Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, the Fire Prevention Officer will be responsible for day-to-day operational management and administration of fire prevention activities. This position is responsible for enforcing the Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, applicable sections of the Ontario Building Code, municipal by-laws related to fire protection, and other related codes and standards by conducting public fire safety education, fire prevention inspections, and fire investigations of all classes of buildings and occupancies.

Responsibilities of the Fire Prevention Officer:

Administrative duties including:

• Under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief prepare and maintains all required records, reports, statistics, correspondence and other material as related to fire inspections/prevention operations
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required or requested by the Fire Chief.
• Achieves and maintains Authority Having Jurisdiction certification with Natural Resources Canada for Fireworks and Pyrotechnics
• Provides witness testimony on behalf of the municipalities in civil and criminal court as to fire related matters, coroner’s inquests, disclosure, etc.
• Provide input to the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief in developing operational guidelines, policies and procedures for the fire department.

Fire Prevention and Inspection duties including:

• Reviews and comments on development and building permit applications at the request of the Chief Building Official or their designate
• Carries out inspections to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, applicable sections of the Ontario Building Code, municipal by-laws related to fire protection, and other related codes and standards
• Documents findings, identifies violations, issue orders, and lays charges for non-compliance with the goal of improving fire safety in buildings and premises based Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, applicable sections of the Ontario Building Code, municipal by-laws related to fire protection, and other related codes and standards
• Prepare PIR or pre-plans reviews of buildings as required
• Conducts fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure corrective action has been taken
• Investigates and interviews persons with complaints and assists in the resolutions of citizen complaints regarding fire code violations
• Performs all of the duties of an assistant to the Fire Marshal, as prescribed by the Fire Protection and Prevention Act
• Evaluates, approves, and enforces fire safety plans
• Prepares case file for prosecution of fire code violations, including swearing of information, completion of summons and prosecution briefs
• Liaising with other agencies as required in relation to fire prevention and inspections

Public Education duties including:

• Delivery of programs, under the supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief, related to public fire safety education to community groups.
• Assist Training/ Public Education Officer with conducting station tours as requested.
• Assist Training/ Public Education Officer with conducting fire safety training to corporate groups.
• Networking with local media to provide public fire safety information

Fire Cause and Origin duties including:

• Conducts all fire investigations, which requires the incumbent to be available 24-hours-per-day, 7-days-a-week on a rotation basis
• Determines the origin and cause of fires, including collection of evidence, taking and logging scene photographs, and writing detailed investigation reports
• Compiles the necessary legislation, gathers evidence as required, and completes the necessary forms and reports
• Liaises with municipal and provincial agencies this may include assisting O.P.P., the Office of the Fire Marshal, TSSA, Enbridge, and other allied agencies.
• Writes reports and collects fire statistics and data
• Provides advice and direction to businesses, community, and stakeholder groups as well as the local media

Emergency Response duties including:

• Respond to fires and emergencies during regular business hours.
• Respond to fires and other emergencies as requested by the Incident Commander after regular business hours

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief or their designate.

Qualifications

1) Education:

2) Possess NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer. Possess TAPP-C, or ability to obtain.

3) Post Secondary education in a related discipline

4) Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario DZ Driver’s Licence.

5) Preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience as a municipal fire fighter, or shall be qualified as a Public Education Officer

6) A valid Standard First Aid certificate and a CPR level HCP (for Health Care Providers).

7) Experience in public fire safety education and inspections will be considered an asset.

8) Be self-motivated and enjoy working with the public.

9) Good working knowledge with respect to the Ontario Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Ontario Building and Fire Codes, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable Federal, Provincial Acts and Regulations.

10) Must have experience demonstrating effective written and verbal communication skills.

11) Must have knowledge of computer software programs in a Windows and Microsoft Office environment.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both an office environment and outside in a supervisory role on a 40 hour work week and is subject to responding to emergency calls.
• This position may require adjusting hours for attendance at after hour meetings, training, etc.
• Lieu time is capped at 80 hours annually.

Wage Rate

$75,109- $93,886 (Salary Group 5)

Comprehensive benefits package. Non-union position.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to the HR Manager. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Human Resources Department, Town of Kingsville

2021 Division Road North

Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

Email: hr@kingsville.ca

All applications are appreciated however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.