Fire Prevention Officer; PFT; NU; extended

Position: Fire Prevention Officer (PFT) (NU 16.26)(posting extended)
Location: Brant and Norfolk (Waterford)

Overview
Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.

As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.

As a Fire Prevention Officer, you’ll lead inspections, investigations, and public education programs to reduce fire risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Your work will protect lives and property, strengthen community safety, and support informed fire prevention practices across Norfolk County.

Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct fire and life safety compliance inspections to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and municipal by‑laws, and to pursue appropriate enforcement provisions of pertinent legislation where required.

Assist in investigating, developing, and planning educational programs; and to present innovative and effective fire and life safety educational programs to the public.

Maintain records of incident causes and related factors, inspected properties, and educational programs in fire department RMS system.

Review building and development plans and to advise on compliance with Codes, by‑laws, and best practices.

Respond to emergency incidents as directed by the Fire Chief or designate.

In conjunction with the Community Safety Officer, oversee the Fire and Life Safety Education program and related activities.

Act as the primary media contact for fire department responses and public information inquiries.

Review and approve display fireworks event plans and the sale of consumer fireworks to ensure compliance with applicable municipal, provincial, and federal legislation.

Good working knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, National Fire Protection Association Standards, ULC and ESA Standards as they pertain to Fire Prevention.

Experience in the preparation, review, approval, and implementation of Fire Safety Plans. Assess, review, and where required, establish occupant loads for buildings and events accessible to the public, including inspections associated with AGCO‑licensed establishments and events.

Develop, implement, and evaluate public education programs to reduce risk, as identified through simplified risk assessments, municipal HIRAs, and the Community Risk Assessment.

Review annual fire statistics, origin and cause data, and relevant national and provincial fire trends to identify target audiences and evaluate, modify, and support the objectives of fire safety programs.

Assess requests for fire safety training programs to ensure they meet the needs of the community, adequate resources are available and existing programs that address the needs are identified.

Support public relations initiatives through the development of displays and promotional materials, delivery of presentations, participation in community events, and coordination of tours of fire department facilities.

Participate in the review of site plans, development proposals, and building applications to identify fire and life safety concerns and provide recommendations related to fire department operations and code compliance.

Act as an on call Duty Officer 24/7, on a rotational basis.

Follow up on information, complaints or concerns from suppression crews. Review information and data gathered for reports to ensure consistent, accurate and complete reporting.

Deliver fire and life safety education and training to suppression firefighters and other municipal staff, including topics related to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and open air burning safety.

Assist with cost recovery processes, fire report searches, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, report preparation, and the administration of burn permits.

Attend training courses, seminars and workshops so innovations in fire prevention techniques and procedures are examined and personal expertise is maintained.

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