Fire Prevention Inspector

**Experience it - Ajax**:
The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.

**Fire Prevention Inspector**:
**Job duties include**:
The responsibilities and duties of this position includes but is not limited to:

- Work collaboratively in a team environment
- Conduct fire safety inspections on public and private properties
- Respond to complaints or requests made by the public, council and senior fire officials
- Assess building plans and site plans for compliance with relevant codes, standards and applicable legislation
- Conduct new construction inspections during the construction phase of buildings or developments
- Assess compliance alternative submitted for approval
- Evaluate, monitor and enforce fire safety plans
- Inspect fire protection systems and equipment
- Conduct required testing of fire protection systems and equipment
- Conduct fire scene investigations
- Prepare reports and other documents related to inspections, investigations and enforcement
- Issue orders requiring compliance with regulations
- Liaise with fire protection professionals
- Provide technical support and training for department personnel
- Be responsible for effective time management of your schedule
- Participate in public education delivery
- Work collaboratively in a team environment

**Qualifications/Skills**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Fire Protection Technology, or the equivalency or in a closely related field;
- Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of related experience with demonstrated aptitude in the field of fire prevention and protection. This experience shall be in the field of fire alarm design, installation or maintenance, sprinkler design, installation or maintenance, code consulting or in a closely related field;
- Demonstrated experience in property inspection, reading building plans or site plans and delivering training to private or public groups;
- Must have proficient working knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, NFPA Standards and other relevant municipal and/or provincial legislation;
- Must have excellent organization, communication (oral and written), report writing and presentation skills;
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
- Valid Ontario Class 'G' license with clear driver's abstract;
- Ability to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town of Ajax - upon being hired;
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule including occasional evenings and weekends

**Other preferred qualifications**:

- BCIN qualification in General Legal/Process 2012 as authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
- BCIN qualification in Fire Protection 2012 as authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level l with Ontario content courses
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level ll with Ontario content courses
- NFPA 1035 Public Educator Level l
- NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator or Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator meeting NFPA 921

**Selection Process**:

- To be eligible to participate in this competition, you must submit your cover letter and resume only (by the date listed below).
- You are responsible for all additional costs (i.e. certificates, travel, testing, vulnerable sector check) throughout the recruitment process.
- The Town is unable to respond to individual inquiries during the recruitment process and or provide individual feedback.

**What we offer to staff**:

- **Rate of Pay**:$67,688 - 112,814 per year

**How to Apply**:
Internal closing date: 11:59 p.m. on January 20, 2025
External closing date: 11:59 p.m. on February 3, 2025

This job posting reflects the general responsibilities and requirements of the job and does not include all of the work requirements of the job.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**: