Fire Prevention Inspector

Make a difference

Toronto Community Housing is one of the largest social housing providers in North America, providing housing to over 110,000 families, seniors, singles and special needs tenants. We are committed to healthy communities, equity and a strong learning culture. We are currently searching for a Fire Prevention Inspector who is passionate and knowledgeable about fire prevention and safety. If you can see yourself working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can really make a difference in supporting a tenant-focused culture, Toronto Community Housing is a place for you!

What you’ll do

Under the direction of the Manager, Fire Life Safety and Emergency Management, the Fire Prevention Inspector will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:

• Conduct fire safety inspections, utilizing the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code and other applicable codes and standards
• Address Fire Code violations and fire safety hazards
• Comply with all directives issued by the Ontario Fire Marshal
• Read and interpret building plans, blueprints, installation guides, construction plans and specifications as well as conduct inspections,
• Conduct fire investigations Prepare reports and maintain records detailing information about the property, violations observed and actions to be taken
• Complete detailed notes, prepare written information and provide assistance with how to rectify situations and contraventions encountered
• Review and make recommendations for the approval of Fire Safety Plans
• Review and make recommendations for the approval of alternative compliance solutions pursuant to Division C of the Ontario Fire Code
• Prepare and present seminars on fire prevention and safety to tenants and other groups
• Deliver education programs related to fire safety
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development
• Perform administrative activities
• Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

What you’ll need

• Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Technology, Law and Security, Justice, Criminology or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Demonstrated experience in note-taking and the preparation of reports, correspondence and record maintenance
• Demonstrated experience or expert knowledge of conducting building and property inspections
• Demonstrated experience or expert knowledge of reading blueprints, installation guides, etc.
• Demonstrated experience or expert knowledge of the installation or maintenance/design of sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency power systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code and Provincial Offences Act, OFM Technical and Public Fire Safety Guidelines and related standards and legislation
• Demonstrated experience or expert knowledge of delivering public education
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License Class "G" and meet the requirements necessary to receive a City Equipment Operator’s License
• Must possess the ability to walk long distances and climb ladders/scaffolding while conducting inspections
• Requires excellent interpersonal/public relations/teamwork skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous experience in dealing with the public in enforcement situations or experience in construction, architecture or engineering is an asset
• Further consideration will be given to those candidates that have NFPA 1031, Level 1 and 2 from a recognized post-secondary institution prior to the date of application submission
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work well in a team and positively interact within a diverse work environment
• Strong customer service and interpersonal/interaction skills when dealing with the public, TCH staff, and other stakeholders
• Professional engineer licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario, Certified Engineering Technician, Technologist (PEO, CET) is an asset
• Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) for Fire Protection
• Fall Prevention training
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist
• Multilingual skills is preferred
• Certified Fire Explosion Investigator/Instructor is preferred

What’s next

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Candidates for unionized positions must score a minimum of 70% to pass any interview or assessment and be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be determined based on score and where applicable, union seniority. Not all candidates who score 70% or higher will automatically proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process as this will be dependent on the number of candidates and number of available roles.

Please note, TCHC has a mandatory vaccination policy wherein staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of November 23, 2021 with the exception of employees with approved accommodations.

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