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Sprinkler Designer – Fire Suppression Division

Viking Fire Protectionabout 1 month ago
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Dartmouth, NS
Entry Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and competencies
3 weeks of vacation from May 1st following 1 year of service
12 paid Statutory Holidays

About the role

Job Description

Working within a great design team, your work will help the company adequately meet our clients’ expectations and guarantee them the security of their fire systems.

You will be mainly responsible for designing automatic fire sprinkler systems and preparing drawings in accordance with the requirements of current codes.  Among other things, your responsibilities will be to :

  • Prepare drawings considering architectural, structural and mechanical plans using AutoCAD, Revit and HydraCAD systems;
  • Reproduce and draw sketches, drawings and plans;
  • Arrange sprinklers on the drawings in accordance with current standards;
  • Verify drawings in accordance with the established procedure;
  • BIM coordination and project modeling;
  • Participate in project meetings with project managers & other trades for project coordination;
  • Order material based on the coordinated drawings by using HydraList;
  • Proceed to field surveys for installation drawings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Design or High School diploma with equivalent relevant experience;
  • Minimum of 2 years of fire protection drafting experience;
  • Proficiency in computer-assisted design with AutoCAD;
  • Knowledge of HydraCAD (an asset);
  • Knowledge of standards and codes governing design and installation of automatic fire protection systems;
  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

WHY JOIN US

  • Viking values, respects, and supports the interests of its employees from all walks of life. We will consider all qualified candidates.
  • Competitive salary based on experience and competencies.
  • 3 weeks of vacation from May 1st following 1 year of service, 12 paid Statutory Holidays, and 40 hours of paid personal absences per year.
  • Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan upon hiring, including the virtual care platform Dialogue for a quick access to healthcare services in many Canadian provinces.
  • Group RRSP with employer contributions (4%) following 3 months of continuous service.
  • Supplemental training according to employee, market or company needs.
  • Years of service Recognition Program.

About Viking Fire Protection

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Viking Fire Protection is a leading provider of fire and life safety services across Canada's 16 largest cities. With 95 years of expertise, they offer a comprehensive range of services including emergency response, design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and engineering for fire protection systems. Their solutions encompass fire alarms, detection systems, special hazards systems, kitchen hoods, fire sprinkler systems, and portable extinguishers, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.