Fire Inspector

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. YVR Fire & Rescue is a value and integrity-based department with a strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging that enables the team to deliver on our mission of being dedicated to protecting and educating our customers, our community and our environment through the delivery of professional aircraft fire rescue services. This in turn drives us toward our vision to be the best Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Department in Canada.

Position overview

Are you detail oriented, highly organized and enjoy working in a structured environment? We have a 9 months term full-time opportunity for a Fire Inspector in the YVR Fire & Rescue Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections and enforcing fire codes and safety regulations.

The position liaises with the YVR business partners, managers of commercial leasing, YVR legal, owners and operators of commercial establishments, insurance agency representatives, and RCMP investigators through fire investigations, fire safety inspections, complaint investigations, public education, training seminars and working with individuals to become proactive in addressing fire prevention issues as they develop or change.

Key responsibilities include :

• Conduct buildings and premises inspections to identify fire hazards, ensure compliance with fire codes, enforce fire safety regulations, and examine fire protection systems, emergency exits, alarms, sprinkler systems, and other safety features to ensure they are in proper working condition.
• Issue citations or orders to comply with fire safety standards and conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports on investigations, findings, recommendations, violations and maintain accurate records including other related activities.
• Review building plans and blueprints to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and standards and provide recommendations for fire safety measures during the building design and construction phases.
• Work collaboratively with other fire department personnel, building officials, construction professionals, and emergency response agencies to provide guidance and support during the planning and construction stages of new buildings to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and standards.
• Conduct thorough investigations, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and collaborate with other agencies to identify the cause and origin of fires and other fire related incidents.
• Assist in emergency response situations and provide technical expertise to incident commanders.

Key qualifications include :

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

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