JOB TITLE:  Fire Prevention Officer – Probationary

DEPARTMENT:  Fire & Emergency Services

POSTING NUMBER:  106694, 106695, 106696

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  3

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:  40-hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

LOCATION:  Fire Department Headquarters

SALARY GRADE:  6

STARTING SALARY:  $68,426.00 per annum

JOB TYPE:  Union

POSTING DATE:  April 8, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  April 29, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Division Chief, Fire Prevention this position:

• Conducts inspections and enforces the Ontario Fire Code and other relevant legislation and standards;
• Produces and maintains comprehensive documentation and reports related to all activities;
• Acts as an assistant to the Fire Marshal under the provisions of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA).
• Participates in fire safety education programs, as assigned;
• Initiates the Fire Code enforcement process and acts as a witness in court or other proceedings as required;
• Inspects and tests various fire protection systems;
• Reviews various site plans as assigned with respect to code compliance and fire safety;
• Assist in providing training and guidance to other Fire and Emergency Services staff as required;
• Conducts fire investigations as assigned.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education;
• Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or equivalent;
• Minimum 1-5 years experience in fire protection inspection, installation, maintenance and/or enforcement or a related field;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Building Code;
• Demonstrated reliability;
• Demonstrated experience in the design, function, installation, maintenance and operation of the following systems: sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire alarm and voice communication systems, commercial cooking equipment ventilation and various fire protection systems;
• Demonstrated customer service and public relations skills;
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable;
• Must possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary, Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License
• Must be able to lift and stand for extended periods of time;
• Must be willing and able to wear all required uniform clothing and/or personal protective equipment as assigned/required;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be available to work shift work and variable hours.

     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enforcement and court prosecution skills
• Knowledge of chemistry including knowledge of flammable and combustible liquids

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

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 Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106694, 106695, 106696 by April 29, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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