Fire Safety Specialist

5 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Safety Specialist to join our team at Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency. As a Fire Safety Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our community by reviewing and interpreting complex construction documents, including fire protection systems, alternate solutions, occupant loads, emergency responder access, water supply, fire and life safety code compliance, and firefighter safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and analyze complex building plans and property development proposals to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and by-laws.
  • Conduct final inspections of new buildings to support transition to occupancy and our jurisdiction.
  • Develop and maintain educational materials, procedures, and templates to communicate to building owners their responsibilities under the Fire Safety Act.
  • Provide technical advice and direction to architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Research and recommend alternate products, materials, and methods of construction for compliance.
  • Coordinate with operations staff regarding fire and life safety issues.
  • Maintain plan review data status and update records as necessary.
Requirements
  • Level 2 Building Official Diploma of Qualification and ability to obtain Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification.
  • Minimum ten (10) years' relevant experience administering the Fire Safety Act and Regulations, Building Code Act and Regulations, and/or related legislation.
  • Considerable experience reviewing complex building plans, such as high-rise and industrial buildings.
  • Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
  • Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check.
Competencies
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Organization/Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Valuing Diversity
  • Communication
  • Conflict Management
  • Risk Management
  • Decision Making
  • Managing Change
  • Values & Ethics

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