Fire, Life

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada BGIS Full time

**Who We Are**

**SUMMARY**

The Fire and Safety Specialist will report to the Regional Operations Manager. Among other things, they will be responsible for assessing the risks, reporting on them and proposing possible solutions on topics related to fire prevention, compliance with the NFC, NFPA and other codes in force. They will act as liaison between tenants and BGIS.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Analysis and Reporting
- Inspects the client’s premises and ensures compliance with the laws and regulations and analyzes and creates an action plan to resolve any issues.
- Analyzes the causes of fire alarms, follows up and provides solutions. Validates that changes are acceptable with the stakeholders.
- Reports and assists the Lease Management Team as per their expectations to assist with the renewal of leases related to the preparation of Emergency Response Plans (ERP). Revises the analysis and impact reports in cases that directly or indirectly affect fire protection.

Communication
- Acts as a liaison with the tenants and ensures they have answers to any questions they may have.
- Maintains positive relationships with stakeholders and attempts to meet their expectations while considering owners' issues based on BI-1 requirements. Provides the necessary support with the main client of the building and assists in the coordination of evacuation plans.
- Prepares training plans for fire prevention awareness and the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation. Assists the property management team and various stakeholders, and provides support and training to resolve operational challenges
- Demonstrates leadership and initiative in the development of fire protection projects or action plans
- Manages and reports nonconformities and critical incidents. Actively participates in project requirements meetings and takes responsibility for the areas of their expertise.

Implementation
- Other duties as required

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS**
- College studies (ACS) or a university degree in fire prevention;
- More than 3 years, up to 5 years of job related experience
- Must be fluently bilingual (French and English)
- Have a good knowledge of fire prevention techniques, practices, as well as concepts related to fire prevention laws, regulations and ordinances
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in teams and in working groups;
- Ability to adapt;
- Patient and hardworking;
- Ability to interpret data, analyze and popularize information.
- Strong communication skills, including written, comprehension and verbal
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
- Experience working in commercial and office buildings would be an asset.
- Experience in physical security is considered an asset

**Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation**
- Drivers License is required
- The following would be considered an asset:

- Training or certification in security
- Security Officer License issued by the Office of Private Security
- CET (Certified Engineering Technician)
- Certificate in Fire Emergency Management
- Certificate in advanced technologies in fire prevention

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success

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