Fire Prevention Officer

DEPARTMENT: Emergency & Protective Services
REPORTS TO: Fire Chief
LOCATION: Initial Placement - Fire Administration Office (Paris)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary School Education in Fire or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion or current enrollment in the Fire Prevention Officer Program at the Ontario Fire College
• Five years of significant experience developing all aspects of fire prevention programs
• Commitment to above average customer service delivery
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs
• Excellent communication both verbal and written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver high quality and engaging presentations to various audiences
• Knowledge of Municipal, Provincial and Federal Fire Prevention By-laws, Regulations and codes
• Knowledge of the FPPA with Ontario Fire Code and the Ontario Building Code requirements for building construction and the ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications
• Knowledge of industrial processes including chemical reactions, and the dangers of flammable and combustible materials and liquids
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated safe work practices
• Valid G driver’s licence and an acceptable driver abstract
• Acceptable police records check

Asset:

• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector and NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator certificates are considered an asset

Duties:

• Enforcement of Municipal, Provincial and Federal Fire Prevention By-laws, Regulations and Codes
• Conduct inspections of all types of public and private buildings and structures to ensure compliance with fire prevention regulations
• To issue orders to require compliance with regulations
• To lay charges for violations of Municipal by-laws or Provincial regulations
• To carry out unscheduled inspections in response to complaints concerning hazardous conditions
• Processes various permit applications, makes inspections as required and issues approvals
• Prepares written orders, reports and correspondence as required
• Prepares and maintains all required records, reports, statistics, correspondence and other material related to operations of the Fire Prevention Division
• To investigate fires to determine origin and cause and assist in gathering and presenting evidence in suspected arson cases
• To promote fire and life safety
• To assist in delivering effective public education programs on fire prevention and safety
• Prepares and delivers talks, seminars, and demonstrations to groups and the public as required for fire safety and emergency management
• Assist the County fire stations in the preparation of pre-fire plans based on fire inspections
• Other duties as assigned 

Annual Salary Range:  $78,679 to $92,037 (Job Grade 7) 35 hours per week