Fire Prevention Officer

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands is seeking an individual to join our team in the full-time position of Fire Prevention Officer.

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (Township) is a vibrant, diverse community in Eastern Ontario. We have the world-renowned 1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway along our southern boundary and the UNESCO-designated Rideau Canal on our north. We are conveniently located within hours of two of the largest metropolitan areas of Canada as well as the eastern seaboard of the USA. We have 9,500 permanent residents, thousands of seasonal residents, and welcome tens of thousands of visitors to our region every year. The Township offers its citizens a great lifestyle, with the perfect balance of heritage, culture, services, outdoor activities, and contemporary living.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fire Prevention Officer provides public education with respect to fire safety and fire prevention; conducts inspections and enforces the Ontario Fire Code, other relevant legislation, and standards; performs or assists with fire investigations to determine cause and origin in accordance with the Fire Marshal directives. The Fire Prevention Officer is an effective team member whose contributions assist in the achievement of organizational objectives. The Fire Prevention Officer will work directly with the Fire Chief and with the support of the Administrative Coordinator, Fire Services/Business Administrator Fire Training Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates as an active part-time-on-call firefighter during weekday business hours, if required.
2. Conducts fire safety inspections on all types of buildings pursuant to the powers prescribed in the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.
3. Addresses Fire Code violations and fire safety hazards within the authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, applicable Regulations and Fire Marshal directives.
4. Review various Fire Safety Plans and site plans, as assigned, with respect to code compliance and fire safety.
5. Provides technical advice to other Departmental offices/staff, business owners, and the public on the interpretation or application of fire safety and the fire code.
6. Prepares reports and maintains accurate records detailing information about properties, any violations observed and actions to be taken as well as for Fire Prevention activities.
7. Maintains detailed notes, prepares written information, and provides evidence when required for appearances related to Provincial Offences Court, before the Fire Safety Commission, at Coroner’s inquests and tribunals related to fire prosecutions.
8. Exercises all powers as an Assistant to the Fire Marshal prescribed in the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.
9. Prepares and presents to the public fire and life safety programs that meet the needs of the citizens of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
10. Ensures all public education materials and resources are professionally prepared, up-to date, and ready for delivery.
11. Co-ordinates, and where appropriate, provides prevention and public education training to fire personnel.
12. Conducts or assists OFMEM on Fire Investigations into the origin and cause while working under the Fire Investigation legislative framework.
13. Applies fire investigation methodology involving fire science, fire scene safety and security, burn pattern analysis, evidence collection, investigation documentation and fire cause determination.
14. Interacts with property owners, occupants, and the public, as well as performing other public services at the scene of an emergency in an appropriate, effective, and professional manner.