Reference #203403
Closing Date: 10-JAN-2014
Posting Title: Fire Protection Engineer
Business Unit/Section: Calgary Fire Department/Community Standards and Training
Location: 3705 - 35 Street N.E.
Union/Position: Exempt/Permanent # TBD
Compensation: Exempt Engineer Level E
$82,000 - 123,811 per annum (2014 Rates)
Hours of Work: This position works a standard 35 hour work week
The Calgary Fire Department (CFD), one of Canada's top emergency response departments, serves
the community through excellence in prevention, education, protection and safety. As international fire
services leaders, our members display teamwork, pride, professionalism and respect to enhance the
health, safety and vitality of our community.
The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for engineering evaluations as well as other duties to ensure
compliance with the Alberta Fire Code (AFC), the Alberta Building Code (ABC) and related standards and
regulations. In addition, this position is responsible for the Fire Department, on the City’s permit to practice
engineering under the Professional Practice Management Plan (Responsible Member). Major duties and
responsibilities include:
department on development proposals as well as ongoing projects.
and fire code needs are met.
supply and life safety systems as required.
and in meetings, as assigned.
The successful applicant will typically possess a degree in Engineering, must be registered as a
Professional Engineer in Canada and will be required to have APEGA (Association of Professional
Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta) registration by the first day of work.
A minimum of five years relevant experience as a Professional Engineer in fire protection engineering is
required. A valid Class 5 driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) is also required. Success in this position
requires strong communication, organizational and change management skills.
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qualifications.