Public Fire Protection Specialist

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada Opta Information Intelligence Corp. Full time

Company:
Opta Information Intelligence Corp.

Public Fire Protection Specialist (FPS-1) (Burnaby)

Company Description:
As the largest aggregator of structured risk information and property data in Canada,_ Opta Information Intelligence_ is a leading provider of property intelligence and innovative technology solutions. Combined with proprietary technology, Opta helps clients access, understand, and synthesize previously inaccessible information, turning it into intelligence that helps to discover and understand business risks. Opta initially began as the Canadian Fire Underwriters’ Association (CFUA) in 1883.


**Job Description**:

- Responsibilities:_
Complete fire flow calculations and ensure adequate documentation is maintained and processes tracked including GIS spatial recording.
- Use the Classification Standard for Public Fire Protection (CSPFP) to determine Public Fire Protection Classifications (PFPC) and Dwelling Protection Grades (DPG) for communities. Maintain documentation and records of calculations in a standardized process.
- Process data and Grades to the GIS database following standardized procedures.
- Respond to client queries using GIS systems and other aggregated datasets.
- Assist senior fire protection specialists in the evaluation of larger communities.
- Participate in consulting studies for municipalities.
- Speak and communicate with municipal officials (including fire and rescue service providers) in a professional manner.
- Being able to perform data analysis for custom reports.
- Managing time and being organized.
- Participate in procedure, standards and process development.
- Requirements:_
- Graduation from an engineering/engineering technologist program or other quantitative field, related degree or equivalent experience.
- Ideally 2 years work. Further graduate studies and co-op experience also considered.
- Data analytics experience.
- Basic GIS concept knowledge.
- Understanding of database concepts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
- Being able to self-manage and also be a team player.
- Assets:_
- Knowledge of fire science and engineering and related standards
- Knowledge of fire department operations (including equipment) and related standards
- Knowledge of water supply systems and related standards
- Knowledge of public safety emergency communications systems and related standards
- Knowledge of building construction and private fire protection systems
- Knowledge of risk management models
- Knowledge of government organization and municipal planning
- Strong organization skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong computer and technology skills in the areas of:

- Report Development (MS Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat,
- Geo - spatial (ex. Google Earth, ArcGIS),
- Databases (MS Access and SQL)

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