Fire Prevention Officer

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:49539**

**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. Fire prevention programs, fire code compliance, and public education campaigns make the city a safer and healthier place to live and play. Edmonton’s Fire Prevention area investigates complaints, conducts inspections, engages with the community, issues permits, and implements safety programs to mitigate and manage risks to the community.

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 relevant to their living situation
- Review and interpret technical reports; examine building plans; review building development plans; research the fire behavior of materials and substances
- Conduct seminars and deliver presentations within the context of Community 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, or Municipal or Government 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 Licence is required
- Must have an entry level designation as a Fire Safety Codes Officer (Group A 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, the following qualifications may be considered:
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 written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to stakeholder groups and/or the public
- Previous experience 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 days, evenings, and weekends if required with sufficient notice
- 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 competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Base



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