Fire Prevention Inspector

Position Overview
This position is responsible for inspecting various premises to determine compliance with applicable codes and regulations; instigating corrective or legal action where necessary; preparing and delivering public fire safety and fire prevention programs; assisting with fire investigations; preparing and maintaining a variety of records, reports, statistics and correspondence of an administrative and operational nature.

Qualifications and Experience
• The successful candidate will possess a Post-Secondary Diploma in Building Construction, Architecture, Engineering or Fire Protection.
• Minimum two (2) years’ related experience with demonstrated aptitude for fire prevention/inspection duties.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable by-laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to obtain all necessary certifications required by law.
• Successful completion of the General Legal/Process 2012 and Fire Protection 2012 examinations as authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs considered an asset.
• NFPA 1031, Level 1; NFPA 1035, Level 1; NFPA 1033 – each considered an asset .
• Demonstrated ability to interpret building plans and drawings, understanding construction details and features as well as industrial/manufacturing processes.
• Excellent public relation presentation and communications skills, detailed technical report preparation capabilities and excellent written correspondence skills.
• Excellent organization, planning, writing, bookkeeping skills required.
• Possess a valid Ontario ‘G’ driver’s license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for field work and corporate use.
• Successful candidate(s) will be required to submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Check from an accredited Police Service, prior to commencing employment.
• Ability to utilize personal computers and various software packages.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend, walk for prolonged hours; lift and carry objects of varying weights; normal colour vision and acuity standards.
• Participate in and pass all components of an occupation specific medical and job simulation test circuit arranged by the corporation, determining (but not limited to) physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend, walk for prolonged hours; lift and carry objects of varying weights; normal colour vision and acuity standards. Candidates failing to meet these requirements will be removed from the applicant pool.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the City’s core as well as relevant departmental functional competencies.
• Ability to work in an office setting and while mobile (remote on site).