Fire Prevention Inspector

JD#:  F4
Job Number:  J1023-1367
Job Title:  Fire Prevention Inspector
Department:  Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Department
Job Type:  Permanent Full Time
Job Category:  Fire
Number Of Positions:  2
Date Posted:  November 2, 2023
Closing Date:  November 23, 2023
Salary:  $65,631.00 - $109,385.00/Year
Hours of work:  42
Schedule:  Varies
Union:  VPFFA

Position Overview

This position is responsible for inspecting various premises to determine compliance respecting applicable codes and regulations; instigating corrective or legal action where necessary; preparing and delivering public fire safety and fire prevention programs; assists with fire investigations; prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports, statistics and correspondence of an administrative and operational nature.

Qualifications and Experience

• The successful candidate will possess a Post-Secondary Diploma in Building Construction, Architecture, Engineering or Fire Protection or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ related experience with demonstrated aptitude for fire prevention/inspection duties is preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable by-laws, codes and regulations.
• Successful completion of the General Legal/Process 2012 and Fire Protection 2012 examinations as authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs considered an asset.
• NFPA 1031, Level 1; NFPA 1035, Level 1; NFPA 1033 – each considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret building plans and drawings, understanding construction details and features as well as industrial/manufacturing processes.
• Excellent public relation presentation and communications skills, detailed technical report preparation capabilities and excellent written correspondence skills.
• Possess valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s licence.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check from an accredited Police Service.
• Ability to utilize personal computers and various software packages.
• Participate in and pass all components of an occupation specific medical and job simulation test circuit arranged by the corporation, determining (but not limited to) physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend, walk for prolonged hours; lift and carry objects of varying weights; normal colour vision and acuity standards. Candidates failing to meet these requirements will be removed from the applicant pool.