Fire Inspector

**CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE**
**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**:
**Fire Inspector / Training Officer**:
**Competition # 22-75**

Williams Lake offers a unique combination of breathtaking natural scenery and urban living.

A regional centre with all major amenities and an affordable range of residential opportunities from modern subdivisions and townhouses to large rural properties, Williams Lake is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Williams Lake has year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, the Cariboo offers snowmobiling opportunities and excellent cross-country ski trails, as well as snowshoeing and ice fishing. We are also a short drive to excellent downhill ski hills. Williams Lake truly is the Shangri-La of mountain biking, boasting the largest bike park in British Columbia’s interior. The lake city is a great base for hiking, camping, four-wheeling, waterskiing, swimming, and sport fishing as well. Explore our many trails and take advantage of our beautiful parks, including the Nature Center, trails and walking bridge at Scout Island. Our indoor recreation facilities are top-notch, and recent upgrades to the Cariboo Memorial Recreational Complex include a water slide and training lanes, as well as a lazy river and beautiful fitness centre, in addition to two ice rinks.

Williams Lake’s downtown core offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and service opportunities. We have vibrant arts community, music scene and theatre company, and are proud to host a variety of arts and culture activities throughout the year.

From the world-famous Williams Lake Stampede to weekly summer concerts and farmers markets to an impressive variety of recreation opportunities, Williams Lake offers excitement, relaxation, and a strong sense of community and belonging. We hope you will join us

**POSITION DETAILS**:
TITLE: Fire Inspection / Training Officer
DEPARTMENT: Protective Services
CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $44.94 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
1:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesdays

**GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES**:
The incumbent shall be responsible to the Director of Protective Services for the coordination and maintenance of the City’s Fire Prevention Program, inspections and fire investigations, training and other duties as required.

**SUPERVISION**:
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Director of Protective Services.

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Plans, organizing, and directs the Fire Prevention Program of the Protective Services Department
- Prepares reports and maintains records and information for the Fire Prevention Program
- Represents the B.C. Fire Commissioners Office as a Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner and is responsible to the Director of Protective Services for the planning and execution of an effective fire prevention and inspection program, as well as enforcement of applicable bylaws, codes and standards.
- Primary function is fire inspections and investigations, will also be required to conduct fire training.
- May be required to command and control emergency scenes in the absence of the Fire Chief.
- Deals with the public and contractors, engineers, and architects on fire prevention and protection matters and maintains appropriate contacts with other fire service and professional organizations.
- Conducts pre-fire planning and investigates hazardous situations and complaints including development and maintenance of a data base and contacts in the community.
- Assists in fire investigations as directed by the Director of Protective Services to determine the origin and cause of the fire, gather and secure evidence, maintain records, partner with law enforcement agencies, Crown Council as and when necessary, and give evidence in court when required.
- Maintains liaison with other government departments such as the Building Inspector, Public Services, Fire Commissioners Office, Police Department, and other Provincial Agencies.
- Assists the Fire Chief in directing tactical operations at fires and other emergency situations.
- Assists in training of fire department personnel.
- Keeps an inventory of all equipment and fire fighting supplies and performs some routine maintenance on equipment, apparatus and the fire hall. Conducts investigation and report’s recommendations of damaged, missing, and replacement of assets
- Other related duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum Grade 12 education
- Must possess a National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A) 1001, Fire Fighter II, Certification or equivalency
- Must possess a Fire Inspector Level I Certification, through the Justice Institute of B.C. Fire Academy or possess an equivalent certification
- Must have successfully completed the BC Fire Code Course from the Justice Institute of BC.
- Must possess a Fire Service Instructor Level II Certification, through the Justice Institute of B.