Fire Inspector - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 23375

Vacancy Type:
Permanent

Number of Positions: 4

Closing Date: 06/16/2023

Job Summary:

A Fire Inspector enforces Fire and Life Safety requirements of the City of Mississauga and the Province of Ontario by conducting comprehensive fire prevention surveys and inspections of all classes of buildings and occupancies.

Where directed, they will determine the cause and origin of fires.

The individual will act as an Assistant to the Fire Marshal under the provisions of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and act as a Building Official under the provisions of the Building Code Act.

In addition, the individual will participate in fire safety education programs for internal and external clients/customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Division Chief, Inspections and Enforcement of Fire Prevention and Life Safety, the Inspector will be responsible to:
Conducts fire and life safety inspections
Conducts inspections under the Building Code Act
Conducts inspections under municipal bylaws
Conducts fire investigation related to cause an origin
Evaluates, approves and enforces fire safety plans
Performs public relations
Review compliance alternatives for approval by Assistant Chief
Initiates and participates in the prosecution of offenders
Provides technical support and training for fire department personnel
Performs administrative duties
Maintains professional competencies
Perform other duties as assigned
Current hours of work involve a 4 day compressed work week (10 hour shifts).

Skills and Qualifications:

Post-Secondary graduation from a university, technical or community college in Building Construction, Engineering, or Fire Protection Technology.

Must have an excellent working knowledge of the following:

The Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, NFPA, ULC, CSA, and other applicable codes, standards and regulations,
The technical aspects of fire protection and life safety systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm, voice communication, sprinkler, hose and standpipe, emergency lighting and power, fire pumps, water supply and fire suppression systems, fire fighters' elevators, smoke control measures, the storage, use and handling of dangerous goods, hazardous processes and activities, storage configurations of commodities, as well as building construction and occupant types.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, internal and external clients.
Experience in achieving excellence in customer service and customer experience
Must become: qualified as an NFPA Fire Inspector I and II, qualified as a Building Official for the purpose of conducting inspections under the Ontario Building Code, and become qualified as a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator for the purpose of teaching fire and life safety to residents and businesses within the City, and as NFPA Fire Investigator
Must be willing to take required training courses which may be off site and out of City
Must be proficient in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and the ability to develop proficiency in other corporate solutions.
Must obtain BCIN (building code) within 1 year.
Must have a valid Ontario Drivers licence (min. Class G) with a satisfactory driving record and be willing to use own vehicle (mileage allowance provided) for day to day activities.
Must provide reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Hourly Rate/Salary: 65,416 - $ 109,026

Hours of Work: 40

Work Location:
Civic Centre

Department/Division/Section:
CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Fire Division, Fire Prevention & Risk Reduction

Non-Union/Union:
Fire

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.