Fire prevention officer
City of Oakville’s Fire Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fire prevention officer. Oakville Fire Department is dedicated to protecting the Town of Oakville through emergency services and fire prevention. It provides fire suppression, safety education, inspections, and community outreach. The department functions with advanced equipment and training to ensure the safety of residents and property. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Oakville
Department: Oakville Fire Department
Position: Fire prevention officer
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $128576.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Oakville, ON, CA
Position ID: 5055-004
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have successfully completed a post-secondary diploma in fire prevention or protection
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be willing to attend the Ontario Fire College and other fire prevention-related courses
- The candidates should be able to travel to a variety of sites and must hold a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License (Class G minimum), with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behavior. Applicants with 6 or more points on their driving record are ineligible
- The candidates should possess excellent organizational, verbal, written, computer, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal effectively with the public
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have combined with relevant fire prevention experience. A combination of education and experience
- The candidates should hold BCIN qualifications in General Legal and Fire Protection, as well as NFPA Certifications, including NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector 1, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector 2, and NFPA 1033 Fire Investigation
- The candidates should be familiar with the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, other provincial acts and regulations, National Fire Protection Association standards, and municipal by-laws relating to fire prevention
- The candidates should have a strong working knowledge of special processes, hazardous operations, building construction methods, and various means of providing fire protection for life safety and property conservation, including the ability to examine and interpret life safety studies for compliance with Fire Code retrofit sections
- The candidates should have a strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of alarm, detection, voice communication systems, elevators, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, hazardous materials, emergency electrical power, and other factors related to fire protection
- The candidates should have experience in public fire safety education, and enforcement and court prosecution experience
- The candidates should be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to advise Fire Prevention Officers regarding compliance with fire safety standards and other fire prevention activities, prepare correspondence to building owners and applicants
- The candidates should be able to act as a resource person for members of the division, liaise with other municipal staff with regard to the issuance of building permits
- The candidates should be able to act as an Assistant to the Fire Marshal in enforcing the provisions of the FPPA, provide information to the public regarding fire safety
- The candidates should be able to complete inspections and fire safety surveys in all classes of buildings, properties, and occupancies, examine fire scenes in order to investigate the cause
- The candidates should be able to examine plans, calculations, and other documentation for fire alarm and detection, sprinkler, standpipe, and special protection systems, including smoke control measures to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, NFPA, and other applicable regulations
- The candidates should be able to conduct meetings with owners, agents, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public to provide technical advice on Code interpretation and applicability to building plans with respect to fire protection systems
- The candidates should be able to respond to inquiries from architects, engineers, and the public regarding requirements of the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, and NFPA on fire protection issues
- The candidates should be able to maintain accurate records of examinations, project status, and communications and perform other duties
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!