Fire Safety Specialist
3 weeks ago
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is seeking a highly skilled Professional Standards Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Internal & Investigative Services department, you will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and monitoring training programs for Fire Prevention staff.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire safety and regulatory compliance, with a proven track record of creating and executing effective training plans. You will work closely with our Manager, Internal & Investigative Services, to identify training needs and develop programs that meet the requirements of our Fire Prevention staff.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and deliver training programs for Fire Prevention staff, including technical-based training and individualized training plans.
- Conduct research and stay up-to-date with codes and standards, operational practices, and industry best standards as they relate to the Fire Prevention Division.
- Review and recommend changes to established policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
- Represent HRM on various committees and associations as required.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records of all activities.
- Prepare and submit reports on a timely basis, including daily logs and other relevant documents.
- Develop minimum acceptability criteria for external testing and verification companies and assess individual staff as required.
- Perform ongoing needs analysis to identify training gaps within the Division and develop training to correct those gaps.
- Create budgets for all costs associated with training and write detailed reports to justify expenditures.
- Prepare training locations by ensuring instructors have the necessary tools, technical equipment, and resources.
- Oversee general administrative duties, including coordinating enrollment, scheduling class times and locations, and sending invitation information to trainees.
- Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification or Level 2 Building Official Diploma of Qualification and ability to obtain Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification.
- Minimum eight (8) years' relevant experience administering the Fire Safety Act and Regulations, Building Code Act and Regulations, and/or related legislation.
- Must be able to demonstrate capacity and competency to inspect all buildings, structures, facilities, and occupancies as defined by the Nova Scotia Building Code and Nova Scotia Fire Code.
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license.
- Considerable experience inspecting complex buildings (e.g., high-rise, industrial) similar to those found in HRM is considered an asset.
- Certificate or degree in Adult Education would be an asset.
- Certificate or experience in eLearning instructional design would be an asset.
- Detailed knowledge of the HRM Charter, Nova Scotia Building and Fire Codes, Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act, HRM By-laws M200, O109, F100, and B400.
- Must have a sound knowledge and understanding of common law principles, including precedents resulting from Court and Regulatory Body decisions.
- Knowledge of associated construction approval departments and agencies, as well as their related procedures and regulations.
- Knowledge of business-related software and technology, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, email, etc. (FDM, LMS, Microsoft Suite, and Hansen Information System would be considered an asset).
Applicants will be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Competencies:- Analytical Thinking
- Organization/Planning
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Valuing Diversity
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Risk Management
- Decision Making
- Managing Change
- Values & Ethics
- Developing Others
Permanent, Full-time
Hours of Work:Hours of work: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday; flexibility may be required due to client demands.
Salary:Non-Union Level 7: $82,080-$106,220 annually (salary will be commensurate with education and experience).
Work Location:7 Mellor Ave, Dartmouth
Closing Date:Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
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