**Department:**Technical Support

**Employer Reference:**P1-4744449-3

**Location:**Mississauga, Ontario, CA

Job Description

Sprinkler Designer

**Location:**6200 Kenway Drive, Mississauga

**Job Type:**Full Time

**Reports To:**Operations Manager

About us- Why join Vipond?

At Vipond, powered by API Group, we provide Fire, Life safety and Security solutions to protect what matters most to you and to our clients across the nation. As a leading provider in this industry, we have serviced the Canadian market proudly since 1945. Joining our team, means being part of a leading provider of Fire, Life safety and Security solutions, with opportunities for development, growth and future advancement.

Our team of approximately 1,100 specialists is comprised of sales representatives, professional engineers, qualified system designers, certified installers and service technicians, who demonstrate personal pride and commitment to ensure our customers are treated with the highest level of ethics, integrity and professionalism, while providing cost-effective solutions for all their fire protection and security needs. For more information about Vipond, please visit us at www.vipond.ca

Role Summary:

Our Mississauga Office is looking for an experienced Designer to join the team. The Designer will be responsible for creating detailed sprinkler system designs using CAD software or BIM tools, ensuring optimal coverage and compliance with the National Building Code of Canada, NFPA standards, and provincial regulations. This is an existing vacancy.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Develop comprehensive drawings, specifications, and submittals for approval, permitting, and construction. Maintain accurate records of calculations, design notes, and correspondence.

Perform hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizing, pressure requirements, and flow rates, ensuring the system will operate effectively.

Complete site visits as required to complete a detailed and accurate design.

Perform final reviews upon completion of installation to verify code compliance.

Complete close out documentation to customer and/or Authority Having Jurisdiction

Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Coordination with Project Teams

Provide technical support and guidance to clients, responding to inquiries and explaining system features, limitations, and maintenance requirements.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience with professional design experience

Must have work experience in fire safety industry

Microsoft Office

Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD

Other software such as Revit, BIM, Navisworks is preferred

Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to tight deadlines.

Customer-focused mindset, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to managing

expectations.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

What Vipond offers you

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits package

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Diverse Workforce. Vipond has a great company culture and is an equal opportunity employer

Be part of a winning organization

Opportunities to advance your career

Work in a specialized, essential and rapidly growing life safety industry

Reward and Recognition Program

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Safe and secure work environment

Supporting company culture

The base salary range for this role is: $60,000 to $75,000

Background Check Requirements:

As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

Criminal Background Check

Reference Check

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.