Fire Prevention Officer - Safety Codes

Requisition :4432
Affiliation: IAFF Local
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

80
Shift/

Work Schedule:

4 x 10hrs
Department/ Branch: Regional Emergency Services, Professional Services
Job Location: Fort Mc Murray

Hourly Rate: $71.81
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Under general supervision, the Fire Prevention Officer
- Safety Codes shall safely perform fire inspections of buildings and property for fire hazards, interpret and enforce standards and codes and bylaws governing fire safety, provide public education related to fire prevention and assist with fire investigations in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

• Conduct basic fire occupancy inspections of buildings and property.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports, records and correspondence relevant to the operation of the Fire Prevention Branch.
• Provide support to Fire Operations personnel and regional volunteer fire departments.
• Assist with development, implementation and delivery of programs & processes related to fire inspections, fire investigations and public fire safety education.
• Assist with making recommendations for change in operating procedures, functions and responsibilities of fire prevention activities.
• Prepare and provide public fire safety education through various mediums.
• Perform such tasks necessary to support and maintain the continuity of a Regional Fire Service.

• Must be able to clearly communicate in verbal and written forms.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Experience or knowledge of legal aspects of scene preservation, evidence collection and rights of entry.
• Working knowledge of the Alberta Fire Code, Alberta Safety Codes Act and related legislation and bylaws.
• Demonstrated use of basic computer skills; such as word processing and internet usage.

• Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in fire prevention or protection; or
• Completion of NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner and NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator combined with relative work experience.
• Alberta Certification as a Safety Codes Officer
  - Fire Group A and Valid Standard First Aid - CPR Level C Certification are both considered assets.

• Criminal Record Check (with vulnerable sector check)
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work is performed in hazardous and unsanitary conditions, immunization is strongly recommended.
• Must be medically and physically fit to perform all job tasks.

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Safety Policy. The incumbent must work in such a way as not to endanger himself/herself, fellow employees or the public.