Fire Prevention Officer

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Fire Prevention Officer** up to 11 months

**Job Number***:
**45330**

**Aspire to a new challenge and become a member of our Fire Prevention team.**

Through the protection of life, property and the environment, EFRS improves the livability of all Edmontonians. The Provision of internationally recognized front-line fire rescue services, fire prevention programs, and public education make the city a safer and healthier place. Fire Prevention provides services and implements safety programs to manage community fire risk.

Scheduled work and work location may have to be changed to accommodate emerging priorities so remaining flexible is necessary. Working regardless of weather conditions and driving in inclement weather is commonplace.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way. With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

- Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and places in an assigned area to identify and locate fire hazards and ensuring compliance with the Safety Codes Act, the National Fire Code - Alberta Edition and related standards and City Bylaws
- Confirm building fire alarm systems, fire pumps, standpipe systems, sprinkler systems, emergency power generator systems, smoke control systems, elevator control systems are functional Communicate and educate property owners, tenants, managers etc. on safety requirements
- Review and interpret technical reports; examine building plans; review building development plans; research the fire behaviour of materials and substances
- Conduct seminars and deliver presentations within the context of Public Safety
- Review construction site and fire safety plans
- Review alternative code solutions
- Issue corrective action reports, corrective letters, provincial orders and initiate legal action under the Safety Codes Act
- Participate in safety promotions throughout the community and partnerships with the private sector
- Create and present public safety education and awareness programs
- Project work assigned by supervisory staff
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Operator’s License is required
- Must have an entry level designation as a Fire Safety Codes Officer (as prescribed by the Safety Codes Council) and a minimum one (1) year related experience
- NFPA 1031 Level 1 is described as an equivalent certification prescribed by the Safety Codes Council
- Additional content through the Safety Codes Council, specific to Alberta, will be required for full certification in the Province
- Must obtain a full certification level Fire Safety Codes Officer designation as prescribed by the Safety Codes Council / provincial authority within two (2) years of permanent employment. Fire discipline training includes but not limited to, Group A, Group B Level 1 and 2
- Must complete all classes of Fire Safety Codes Officer Inspector designation within four (4) years of permanent employment, including but not limited to Fire SCO Group E designation
- In lieu of one year related experience may be considered based on any of the following:

- Minimum of 2 years experience as a certified Safety Codes Officer in another discipline

OR
- Completed Building Construction Technology Diploma (or a related diploma from a recognized institute) or a Journeyman certificate in a related field

OR
- Minimum five (5) years in the construction industry or five (5) years experience as a member of a municipal Fire Service

Additional information and assets:

- Excellent communication (written and verbal and presentation) skills required
- Demonstrated competency with software and hardware related to the scope of work will be considered an asset. Examples are, but not limited to: Google Suite, Google Chrome, database input and management, general laptop / smartphone use and cloud based software
- Able to effectively problem solve, deal with difficult and potentially contentious situations effectively; excellent decision-making skills needed
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and the community
- Certified FSCO B1 or B2 is considered an asset
- Certified NFPA 1031 level II is considered an asset and is prescribed as an equivalent to the B2 certification by the Safety Codes Council
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Ability to work both days and evenings any day of the week
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competenc



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