Fire Prevention Inspector

The Township of North Kawartha is a four-season destination that is located within the northeastern quadrant of Peterborough County and is easily accessible by Highway 28. North Kawartha is a vibrant and growing community with a variety of recreational, social, educational, and spiritual activities. It is a great place to live, work and play.

To support our community, The Township is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Full Time Fire Prevention Inspector (please clearly identify the position title you are applying for and include your resume information and cover letter).

The Fire Prevention Inspector’s primary responsibilities are to enforce and ensure compliance with legislation, codes, standards, and where necessary, assist in the litigation process. This role supports, updates fire safety plans, develops, and conducts Public Education Duties in Schools and public events. The Fire Prevention Inspector holds firefighting duties and is expected to respond to emergency calls. The performance of inspections can be physically demanding, and they may be conducted under adverse environmental conditions. Other integral components of this position include alternate CEMC, conducting fire investigations, liaising with municipal and provincial agencies, report writing, collection of fire statistics and data, and record keeping. As alternate CEMC updating emergency response plans and programs. As a superior communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you will provide advice and direction to businesses, community, and stakeholder groups as well as the local media. This position works closely with the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief.

The annual salary range for this full-time position based on a 40 hour work week is $57,762 to $68,952 and includes an excellent benefit package and OMERS (Pension Plan) membership.

Complete job description is available at www.northkawartha.ca/employment