Fire Prevention Inspector

Job #: **9284** - Division: - Vacancy Type: **Full-time Permanent** - Affiliation: **Union: CUPE 416** - Contract Length: - Grade: **CA** - # of Vacancies: **1** - Salary/Hourly Range: **36.02** - Hiring range/wage: **36.02** - Work Details (Days/hours): **Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week** - Posted Date: **1/31/25** - Existing or New: **Existing** - Deadline to Apply: **2/14/25** **What we offer** In addition to competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive compensation package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees. Including, - Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities; - Minimum three (3) weeks paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service; - Four (4) paid personal days; - Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching; - Health and dental benefits; - Employee and family assistance program; - Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary); - Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year; - Fitness membership discount. **Make a difference** Toronto Community Housing is the second largest social housing provider in North America, providing affordable housing to over 110,000 families, seniors, singles and special needs tenants. We are committed to healthy communities, equity and a strong learning culture. We are currently searching for a Fire Prevention Inspector who is passionate and knowledgeable about fire prevention and life safety. If you can see yourself working in a fast -paced, dynamic environment where you can really make a difference in supporting a tenant-focused culture, Toronto Community Housing is the place for you **What you’ll do** Under the direction of the Manager, Fire Life Safety the Fire Prevention Inspector will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties: - Conduct fire safety inspections, utilizing the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Municipal by-laws and other applicable codes and standards; - Address Fire Code violations and fire safety hazards; - Comply with all directives issued by the Ontario Fire Marshal; - Read and interpret building plans, blueprints, installation guides, construction plans and specifications; - Prepare reports and maintain records detailing information about the property, violations observed and actions to be taken; - Complete detailed notes, prepare written information and provide assistance with how to rectify situations and contraventions encountered; - Review and make recommendations for the approval of Fire Safety Plans; - Review and make recommendations for the approval of alternative compliance solutions pursuant to Division C of the Ontario Fire Code; - Prepare and present seminars and learning modules on fire prevention and life safety to tenants, staff and other groups; - Deliver education programs related to fire safety; - Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development; - Perform administrative activities; - Participate in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s); - Other duties as assigned. **What you’ll need** - Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Technology, Law and Security, Justice, Criminology or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; - Demonstrated experience in note-taking and the preparation of reports, correspondence and record maintenance; - Demonstrated experience or expert knowledge of conducting building and property inspections; - Demonstrated experience or expert knowledge of reading blueprints, installation guides, etc. - Demonstrated experience or expert knowledge of the installation or maintenance/design of sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency power systems; - Demonstrated knowledge of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code and Provincial Offences Act, OFM Technical and Public Fire Safety Guidelines and related standards and legislation; - Demonstrated experience or expert knowledge of delivering public education; - Must possess strong mechanical aptitude; - Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License Class "G" and meet the requirements necessary to receive a City Equipment Operator's License; - Must possess the ability to walk long distances and climb ladders/scaffolding while conducting inspections; - Requires excellent interpersonal/public relations/teamwork skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills; - Strong problem solving and analytical skills; - Previous experience in dealing with the public in enforcement situations or experience in construction, architecture or engineering is an asset; - Strong problem solving and analytical skills; - Ability to work well in a team and positively interact within a diverse work environment; - Strong customer service and inter