Fire Prevention Officer

Organization:

City of Surrey

Region:

British Columbia

Application deadline:

September 14, 2017 before 12:00

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Type:

Full-Time

Category:

Fire & rescue services

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work for one of the most progressive leaders in public safety in Canada? The Surrey Fire Service is recruiting for a Fire Prevention Officer that will be responsible for performing a number of duties that are identified by statute under the Fire Services Act. The successful applicant will oversee the administration and enforcement of applicable City, Provincial, and Federal, By-laws, Codes, Acts, Guidelines and Legislation.

Responsibilities

The Fire Prevention Officer liaises with individuals, owners and operators of commercial establishments, Insurance agencies, and RCMP investigators through fire investigations, fire safety inspections, compliance investigations, public education sessions, and training seminars to raise awareness and build proactive strategies in addressing fire prevention issues.

Requirements

To be considered, you will possess the following minimum job requirements:

Grade 12 education
Valid BC Driver’s license with a safe driving record
NFPA 1001 Firefighter Certificate or equivalent
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector & Plans Examiner or equivalent
Ability to read and understand architectural, civil mechanical and electrical drawings with an established competency achieved
NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator or equivalent
Fire Protection Technician Certificate (ASTTBC) or an equivalent certificate such as;
- Portable extinguishers
- Unit Emergency Lighting
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Water based Fire Protection Systems
- Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
- Special Fire Suppression Systems (pre-engineered)
- Special Fire Suppression Systems (custom-engineered
- Stationary Fire Pumps (minimum of 40 inspections and testing)
- Smoke Control Systems
- Generator Systems (minimum of 40 inspections and testing)
Electrical Fundamentals
BC Fire Code Certificate
BC Building Code Course

Minimum one year experience in fire service public education and or Fire fighting
Minimum Four (4) years of experience in a Fire Prevention role (LAFC) in relation to interpretation and application of the BC Fire code
Able to be registered as a Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner (LAFC) limited powers of a peace officer
Strong proficiency in computer communications and administrative work
Excellent report writing skills
Experience with Office of the Fire Commissioner compliance reporting
Understanding of the BC Fire Services Act relating to Fire Prevention investigations, responsibilities, liabilities of the LAFC and obligations of the City of Surrey

The following qualifications would be considered as asset:

NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector

NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator
NFPA 1035 Fire & Life Safety Educator
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I & II certificate or equivalent
Fire Protection Engineer
Computer software experience with knowledge in use of:
- FDM Records Management
- Amanda
- Cityworks
- GIS/COSMOS
Building and construction inspection experience
Conflict resolution skills