Fire Prevention Officer Full-time Job

Through the protection of life, property and the environment, EFRS improves the livability of all Edmontonians. Fire prevention programs, fire code compliance, and public education campaigns make the city a safer and healthier place to live and play. Edmonton’s Fire Prevention area investigates complaints, conducts inspections, engages with the community, issues permits, and implements safety programs to mitigate and manage risks to the community.

Fire Prevention Officers are expected to interpret and apply codes, standards and bylaws in an appropriate and consistent manner that meets the intent and objective of each body of legislation. Officers will be expected to have a level of understanding necessary to provide advice on challenging code matters, while ensuring their daily actions promote Edmonton Fire Rescue Services strategic priorities. .

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way. With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and places in an assigned area to identify and locate fire hazards and ensuring compliance with the Safety Codes Act, the National Fire Code - Alberta Edition and related standards and City Bylaws
• Confirm building fire alarm systems, fire pumps, standpipe systems, sprinkler systems, emergency power generator systems, smoke control systems, elevator control systems are functional
• Communicate and educate property owners, tenants, managers etc. on safety requirements relevant to their living situation
• Review and interpret technical reports; examine building plans; review building development plans; research the fire behavior of materials and substances
• Conduct seminars and deliver presentations within the context of Community Safety
• Review construction site and fire safety plans
• Review alternative code solutions
• Issue corrective action reports, corrective letters, provincial orders and initiate legal action under the Safety Codes Act, or Municipal or Government Act
• Participate in safety promotions throughout the community and partnerships with the private sector 
• Create and present public safety education and awareness programs
• Project work assigned by supervisory staff 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Operator’s Licence is required
• Must have an entry level designation as a Fire Safety Codes Officer (Group A as prescribed by the Safety Codes Council) and a minimum one (1) year related experience
• NFPA 1031 Level 1 is described as an equivalent certification prescribed by the Safety Codes Council
• Additional content through the Safety Codes Council, specific to Alberta, will be required for full certification in the Province
• Must obtain a full certification level Fire Safety Codes Officer designation as prescribed by the Safety Codes Council / provincial authority within two (2) years of permanent employment. Fire discipline training includes but not limited to, Group A, Group B Level 1 and 2 
• Must complete all classes of Fire Safety Codes Officer Inspector designation within four (4) years of permanent employment, including but not limited to Fire SCO Group E designation
  
  • In lieu of one year related experience, the following qualifications may be considered: 
    Minimum of 2 years experience as a certified Safety Codes Officer in another discipline
    OR 
    Completed Building Construction Technology Diploma (or a related diploma from a recognized institute) or a Journeyman certificate in a related field
    OR 
    Minimum five (5) years in the construction industry or five (5) years experience as a member of a municipal Fire Service
• Additional information and assets:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to stakeholder groups and/or the public
• Previous experience with software and hardware related to the scope of work will be considered an asset. Examples are, but not limited to:
  • Google Suite, Google Chrome, database input and management, general laptop / smartphone use and cloud based software
• Able to effectively problem solve, deal with difficult and potentially contentious situations effectively; excellent decision-making skills needed 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and the community 
• Certified FSCO B1 or B2 is considered an asset
• Certified NFPA 1031 level II is considered an asset and is prescribed as an equivalent to the B2 certification by the Safety Codes Council
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton 
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends if required with sufficient notice
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies, and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca. 

Up to 4 full-time permanent positions and 2 temporary full-time positions for up to 18 months available 

Hours of Work: 40.0 hours per week 10 consecutive hours from 07:00 - 18:00 Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday 10 hours/day. Weekend work may be required.
Salary: $35.688 - $52.798 (Hourly); $74,516.540 - $110,242.220 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/JF

Classification Title: Fire Prevention Officer
Posting Date: May 08, 2024
Closing Date: May 22, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 6 - Permanent and Temporary Positions Full-time
Union: EFFU
Department: Office of the City Manager
Work Location(s): 10425 106 Avenue NW Edmonton T5H 0P5

Edmonton (/ˈɛdməntən/ ED-mən-tən) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. The city anchors the northern end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "CalgaryEdmonton Corridor", a region spanning between Edmonton and the city of Calgary, Albertas largest city, which includes the many smaller municipalities between the two.[14]
As of 2021, Edmonton had a city population of 1,010,899 and a metropolitan population of 1,418,118, making it the fifth-largest city[15][16] and sixth-largest metropolitan area (CMA) in Canada.[17][18] Edmonton is both the northernmost city and metropolitan area in North America to have a population of over one million.[19] A resident of Edmonton is known as an Edmontonian.