Design Service Manager - Fire & Life Safety
Jensen Hughes · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted 15 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Jensen Hughes's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Jensen Hughes's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Jensen Hughes
- high 94 stale, 2 reposted of 138 open
- Hiring momentum
- 185 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Design Services Manager will lead a team of fire protection designers and engineers in delivering high-quality fire protection system designs for various sectors. This role involves technical leadership, project oversight, and business development, with a focus on team performance and client relationships. The manager will ensure compliance with design standards and codes while supporting the growth of design services across East Canada.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in fire protection system design, engineering, consulting, or related technical services
- 3+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or technical design groups
- Demonstrated expertise in the design and layout of fire protection systems
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination practices
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting or design environment
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for licensure in Ontario
- NFPA certifications, CET designation, or other relevant industry credentials
- Experience supporting business development, proposals, and client growth initiatives
- Experience with large industrial, mission-critical, institutional, or complex commercial projects
- Advanced understanding of Canadian building, fire, and life safety codes and standards
What you get
- competitive total rewards package
- retirement plan
- healthcare coverage
- broad range of other benefits
Worth weighing
- no specific mention of remote work flexibility
- salary range provided is a good faith estimate and not a guarantee
- the role involves significant leadership and management responsibilities which may not suit all candidates
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