Fire Prevention Officer

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON
FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER
PERMANENT, FULL TIME (1 EXISTING VACANCY, 35 HOURS PER WEEK)

Join the Township of Centre Wellington where you can make a meaningful impact in a thriving, innovative, and welcoming community. As the largest municipality in Wellington County, Centre Wellington combines the charm of rural living with the vibrancy of urban life, offering an exceptional quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Our organization values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering services, driving creative initiatives, and shaping a future where everyone feels connected and supported.

Discover your opportunity to grow, lead, and belong at Centre Wellington.

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief – Fire Prevention & Public Education, the Fire Prevention Officer is responsible for promoting community fire safety and ensuring compliance with the Ontario Fire Code through proactive inspections, complaint investigations, public inquiries, and enforcement activities. The Fire Prevention Officer supports the Township’s fire prevention and community safety responsibilities by conducting fire code inspections, fire protection surveys, investigating fire safety concerns, and working collaboratively with property owners, businesses, and community members.

This role also develops, delivers, and evaluates public education and fire safety programs for diverse audiences, conducts fire and origin investigations as required, reviews fire safety plans for compliance, maintains detailed records and reports, and supports legal proceedings related to Fire Code enforcement.

• Conduct comprehensive fire prevention inspections of all classes of buildings and occupancies to assess compliance with applicable Township by-laws, the Ontario Fire Code, and other relevant legislation as required.
• Report findings to the appropriate authorities, make recommendations to improve building and occupancy fire safety, and initiate the appropriate corrective or enforcement action as necessary.
• Follow up on inquiries and complaints related to fire safety and conduct investigations as required.
• Prepare inspection orders, court documents, and other records necessary to document inspections, investigations, enforcement activities, and related outcomes.
• Review selected building plans and conduct inspections on new construction projects for compliance with the Ontario Building Code, in conjunction with the Chief Building Official, as required.
• Review fire safety plans, drawings, and specifications for new and existing buildings and provide comments on site plan agreements, zoning amendments, and other planning related matters as required.
• Conduct annual inspections of care occupancies, care and treatment occupancies, retirement homes, and other prescribed occupancies for compliance with the Ontario Fire Code and any other relevant legislation.
• Conduct building code inspections of fire and life safety systems and components in conjunction with the Chief Building Official, as required.
• Prepare activity reports, time sheets, logs, detailed inspection reports, and other documents related to inspection and enforcement activities.
• Prepare Provincial Offences Act documentation, including swearing and serving informations, preparing disclosure statements, and testifying in Provincial Offences court as required.
• Prepare reports and maintain electronic and hard-copy files and records within the Fire Prevention Division.
• Liaise with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, municipal departments, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate, develop, and deliver public education and fire prevention programs and initiatives throughout the Township of Centre Wellington.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the annual Community Risk Assessment and support relevant public education programs regarding fire prevention and public safety.
• Coordinate and participate in joint initiatives with neighbouring fire departments and other emergency services related to fire safety and prevention programs, education, and training.
• Prepare and distribute public fire and life safety information, including media releases in accordance with Corporate Communications policies and guidelines.
• Develop and deliver presentations, public awareness campaigns, educational materials, and training programs to…