Manager Fire Programs

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position:
Manager Fire Programs Support

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job : 24-073

Level:
Band H

Duration: 24 months

Hours of work: 35

Location: 1675 Montgomery Park Road, Pickering, ON (100% onsite)

Job Overview

Ensure compliance with all site license conditions relating to CSA N293 and associated NFPA codes and standards related to the fire protection program. Ensure appropriate investigation of all fire incidents and ensure reportable incidents are communicated in a timely manner to internal and external stakeholders and agencies according to license and policy requirements. Participate in fire protection and Beyond Design Basis Event exercises.

Identify weaknesses in existing processes and protocols and identify solutions/options to resolve. Interface with external fire service agencies, CNSC, COG, US Fire agencies, and other emergency response groups, both internal and external.

Ensure compliance with CNSC licensing requirements for fire protection and corporate standards and policies. Participate in CNSC and Performance Assurance Audits. Implement corrective actions to address recommendations.

Provide expert advice, guidance, direction, and assistance to site management and fire protection staff regarding fire hazard assessment, fire response equipment lifecycle, and fire response personal protective equipment and kit. Provide interpretations of station compliance requirements with licensing codes and standards (CSA N293, NFPA, NFCC), Provincial and Federal laws, acts, statutes, and OPG Fire Protection procedures. Keep all business units informed of changes and their impact, and make recommendations to effectively meet requirements and changes.

Ensure all fire protection systems and equipment are operational and initiate appropriate compensatory measures to maintain compliance with regulations and station license conditions where deficiencies exist. Ensure the safe and effective deployment of fire response and Emergency Mitigating equipment by Fire Protection. Ensure CNSC regulations and code and standard requirements pertaining to the inspection, testing, and maintenance of this equipment are adhered to.

Ensure staff receives appropriate training, direction, and guidance to carry out daily responsibilities. Initiate, develop, implement, and maintain detailed work methods and programs. Identify procedural development needs.

Act as a coach and facilitator to create and sustain a non-threatening supportive team environment. Demonstrate openness and trust through sharing of information while maintaining the appropriate level of confidentiality as defined in the Code of Business Conduct. Ensure accessibility to staff when advice is required to resolve issues or to assist in developmental needs. Make effective recommendations such as staffing, developmental needs, succession planning, collective bargaining, labor relations, performance management, and other related problems.

Assist the Director, Fire Protection and Programs with fire risk assessments including review of pertinent system impairments, Fire Safe Shutdown Analysis, and Fire Hazard Assessment information, official local information, and fire codes and standards to identify credible alternative and performance-based strategies for compliance with station license conditions. Develop response plans for postulated fire scenarios based on the plant safety report licensing basis.

Develop and maintain an ongoing review process to identify any increase in risk from equipment, training, staffing, or procedural deficiencies and recommend the requirement to modify the site fire response protocols to compensate for changes in the site-specific fire risk.

Participate in preparation of business plans and annual budgets. Monitor progress against budget and explain variances. Forecast future personnel and equipment needs. Implement processes to manage Emergency Mitigating Equipment preventive maintenance and testing in line with license conditions. Establish and manage contracts with external vendors and suppliers to maintain readiness and code compliance of specialized fire response equipment as well as…