Fire Protection Manager

We are looking for a Fire Protection Manager !

As an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, HIDI brings together over 150 professionals across Toronto, Ottawa, and Calgary. Our integrated team includes Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Lighting, Communications & AV, Security & Risk, Commissioning, and Energy Services — all working together to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for complex projects.

Our reputation is built on technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and strong client relationships. We foster an environment where people are encouraged to think creatively, take ownership, and continue growing professionally.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and help shape the future growth of a Fire Protection practice within a collaborative and employee-owned environment — we’d love to hear from you.

Role

As the Fire Protection Manager, you will lead and oversee the Fire Protection team, providing both technical and operational leadership across a wide range of projects.

You will play a key role in managing team performance, project execution, client relationships, business development, and the continued growth of the department. This position is ideal for a senior fire protection professional who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability, business acumen, and a passion for mentoring high-performing teams.

You will work closely with Principals, senior leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully, efficiently, and to the high standard our clients expect from HIDI.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Fire Protection team

Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to team members

Support employee development, engagement, and performance management

Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and team planning initiatives

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment

Monitor team utilization, scheduling, and workload distribution

Project & Technical Leadership

Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection and life safety systems

Review, approve, and seal Fire Protection drawings and technical documents

Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, calculations, and system layouts

Perform hydraulic calculations and oversee system design coordination

Ensure designs comply with OBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and applicable codes and standards

Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Structural, and Interior Design teams

Attend client meetings, design coordination meetings, and site reviews as required

Oversee quality control processes and ensure adherence to HIDI design standards

Support project teams with technical problem-solving and issue resolution

Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution

Business Development & Client Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners

Support business development initiatives and help identify new opportunities

Participate in proposal preparation, fee development, and project planning

Work collaboratively with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives

Represent HIDI at networking, industry, and client events

Operational & Strategic Contributions

Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting

Participate in management meetings and strategic planning discussions

Help improve internal processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies

Support cross-disciplinary coordination and communication across offices

Monitor team performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, in good standing

Minimum 10 years of experience within the engineering consulting industry

Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience

Strong experience designing and coordinating fire protection systems

Strong understanding of OBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and applicable industry standards

Excellent technical, organizational, and project management skills

Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage client relationships

Strong communication and presentation skills

Experience reviewing multidisciplinary construction documents

Proficiency with AutoCAD and general engineering software/tools

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment

The HIDI Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that is barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note that due to the volume of applicants only those who will be considered for an interview will be contacted.

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