Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW The Manager – Systems Engineering is required to effectively manage and deploy resources to ensure that all clients are served in a manner that generates goodwill and produces budgeted profit for the company. They will effect necessary change, as required, for the team to maintain the goals of the overall organization. The selected candidate will have a P.Eng. and be experienced in fire protection systems design engineering consulting services.
The individual will manage a team of experts and junior staff who provide fire protection and fire alarm system design services, including but not limited to site review, witness testing, project management of installations, and system verification/certification services. The ideal candidate is adept in managing staff performance, promoting a positive working environment, and managing personnel issues as they arise, with support from Human Resources. The Manager – Systems Engineering will manage the team in a manner consistent with LRI’s culture and core values of integrity, quality, and collaboration.
This role requires a person who is excited to take on new challenges, recognize the need for change, and effect necessary change to help the Systems Engineering group achieve their goals. They are bias towards action and ownership and are able to flex and meaningfully collaborate with a variety of teams, stakeholders, employees, and clients. This is an excellent opportunity to build on LRI’s legacy for technical excellence in the fire protection industry and propel our systems design services forward.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Manager – Systems Engineering will be asked to provide the following:

• Deploy and manage group resources in a manner that provides team members an adequate workload, opportunity for professional development, and achieves an appropriate level of profitability
• Review team and individual performance, set expectations, provide development opportunities, motivate, and mentor staff to boost overall productivity
• Establish staffing levels and remuneration commensurate to production, staff development, and retention
• Provide senior level consultancy services on for audit, design and project management of fire and life safety systems
• Technical mentorship of junior technical staff
• Act as the Engineer of Record for design work
• Refine, implement, and ensure compliance with standardized documents to ensure quality control
• Develop, promote, and guide business growth opportunities
• Contribute to the Management Team on various corporate matters
• Liaise with Leadership and Finance teams with respect to budgeting and performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or equivalent
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in a role designing new and existing fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and other related systems pertaining to Canadian Building, Fire Codes, and NFPA standards
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills that contribute to an empowered, collaborative, and cohesive team environment
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; presentation skills that demonstrate grace under pressure and tailoring the message/style according to audience
• A passion for coaching and mentorship – genuine desire to see staff grow and thrive
• Prior experience leading and managing teams and projects is a definite asset
• Goal oriented with an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
• Excellent knowledge of OBC, OFC, and NFPA standards, as well as relevant ULC standards, is a must
• Experience with site project management
• Familiar with Revit, BIM, and AutoCAD programs and how to effectively utilize these programs for consulting projects
• Able to obtain government security clearance
• Technically oriented; good analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail; able to complete tasks and projects in established timelines
• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and industry authorities
• An individual with high standards who holds themselves accountable
• Versatile and able to manage varying workloads and competing priorities
• Ability to establish positive relationships with project team members and clients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset

ABOUT LRI LRI Engineering Inc. is a Professional Engineering firm that specializes in fire protection engineering and building code consulting. It is the largest engineering firm in Canada that specializes exclusively in these services. The diversified staff at LRI includes experts with backgrounds in fire protection and building code consulting, engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical), municipal plans examination and inspection, construction/development, life safety and emergency management, research and development, and fire protection equipment design, manufacturing, and testing. Visit lrifire.com for more information.
LRI welcomes and encourages applications from people of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. LRI is committed to principles of employment equity.
Only candidates who are selected will be contacted.