Fire Prevention Officer

Job Summary

Service Area: Public Services Department: Fire Services Work Location: Fire Services, 50 Wyndham Street S Work Mode: In Person Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy Position Availability: 1 existing vacant position(s)
Salary Range: Collective Agreement – Probationary  to FPO $ (2026)
Affiliation: GPFA Posting Period: August 10, 2026 to August 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph:
Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Fire Prevention Officer within the Guelph Fire Department. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Fire Prevention Officer (ACFPO), the successful candidate is responsible for conducting fire safety inspections, fire cause and origin investigations, fire code enforcement and coordinating, creating, planning and delivering public fire and life safety education programs, with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement.

Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the successful candidate will aid contribute to achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city.

• Conduct fire code inspections of new and existing buildings to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Conduct fire origin and cause investigations as assigned or as part of the on-call system.
• Create detailed notes and maintain accurate records of inspections, investigations, enforcement activities, and public education initiatives.
• Input and record all pertinent inspection and investigation data into appropriate information management systems.
• Investigate and enforce compliance with by-laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Collect evidence, obtain witness statements, prepare all required court documentation, affidavits, subpoenas, and summonses, and provide service of the same.
• Testify as a witness for the City at court, hearings, or appeals.
• Coordinate, develop, deliver, and support public fire and life safety education programs and community risk reduction initiatives.
• Prepare and present public information sessions to promote fire safety in the community.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide guidance to residents, businesses, and stakeholders regarding fire-life safety requirements and compliance measures.
• Review Fire Safety Plans and conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.
• Participate in fire prevention and public fire-life safety educational programs and courses.
• Follow up on investigations within established standards, issue tickets, summonses, and lay charges in accordance with the Provincial Offences Act.
• Participate in the on-call system.
• Be responsible for working in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and established industry guidelines.
• Successfully complete identified courses in accordance with the Fire Prevention, Promotion to Assistant Chief Fire Prevention and Chief Fire Prevention Program to progress within the division.
• Participate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships while serving as a professional representative of the Fire Department and the City.
• Support the achievement of departmental objectives, community risk reduction priorities, and the City's strategic goals.
• Promote a culture of customer service, safety, continuous improvement, wellness, learning, accountability, and inclusion.
• Follow the directions of a senior officer.
• May be required to mentor others by familiarizing new employees with work areas, procedures, and processes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Mandatory

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in discipline(s) relevant to fire…