Fire Safety Inspector

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

Job Title: Fire Safety Inspector

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Safety Inspector to join our team at Halifax Regional Municipality. As a Fire Safety Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting building inspections to ensure compliance with the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act and Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspect existing buildings and occupancies for compliance with the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act and Regulations.
  • Identify and report on inaccuracies in property data.
  • Respond to complaints or concerns from the public and internal staff, and conduct follow-up inspections where violations have been noted.
  • Maintain contemporaneous, thorough and accurate records of all activities.
  • Document evidence files and represent Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency during legal proceedings.
  • Enforce operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, rules, regulations, policies, systems and procedures for safe and efficient fire prevention operations.
  • Review and coordinate the development of operational policies and guidelines, and recommend any changes or additions deemed necessary.
  • Maintain regulatory appointments (Municipal Fire Inspector, Local Assistant and Special Constable).
  • Inform building owners on non-compliant conditions and take necessary actions to achieve compliance.
  • Assist in the mentorship and guidance of junior positions.
  • Prepare long-form prosecution referrals.
  • Remain current in all regulatory and technical construction standards.
  • Responsible under the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) as defined in the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act to have a direct responsibility for health and safety as an essential part of their work.
  • Review tender documents for compliance with Orders to Remedy required under the Fire Safety Act.
  • Prepare Orders or Notices and reports for maintenance as required by the Fire Safety Act and Regulations and HRM Charter.
  • Give evidence in the way of expert opinion and/or testimony at various quasi-judicial hearings or pursuant to Part 15 of the HRM Charter.
  • Research NFC, NBC and manufacturers reference documents both manually and online including CSA, NFPA, CCMC, ULC, CGSB, etc.
  • Responsible for other duties assigned as appropriate to the function and responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications:

  • Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification or Level 2 Building Official Diploma of Qualification and ability to obtain Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification.
  • Minimum five (5) years' relevant experience administering a Fire Safety Act and Regulations, Building Code Act and Regulations and/or equivalent legislation.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Must be able to demonstrate capacity and competency to inspect all buildings, structures, facilities, and occupancies by the National Building Code of Canada and National Fire Code of Canada.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Considerable experience inspecting complex buildings (ex: high rise, industrial) similar to those found in Halifax Regional Municipality considered an asset.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

  • 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 principals 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, i.e. spreadsheets, databases, word processing, email, etc. (FDM, Microsoft Suite and Hansen Information System would be considered an asset).

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Competencies: Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organization & Planning, Organizational Awareness, Risk Management, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Values & Ethics

Work Status: Permanent, full-time

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary: $93,203. annual as per IAFF Local 268 Collective Agreement - 85% of a 1st Class Firefighter

Work Location: Mellor Avenue, Dartmouth - with ability to travel in company vehicle

Closing Date: Posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly.

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