Fire Prevention Officer

Fire Prevention Officer

Date Posted: 04/06/2026
Req ID: 47572
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00048838
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your opportunity:

The department of Facilities Management and Planning effectively serves the needs of the Mississauga Campus community for the development, space allocation, renovation, operation and maintenance of all infrastructure, facilities and related services.

As the Fire Prevention Officer, you will ensure the compliance of our fire prevention and protection program advising on requirements for new construction and renovation projects and continually reviewing current fire and life safety systems and procedures recommending preventative or alternative life safety measures and corrective action, evaluating risk factors and inspecting buildings to determine fire prevention requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting routine building inspections for fire and life safety issuesAssessing and recommending corrective action to resolve code violationsImplementing complex and technical emergency fire safety plansIdentifying and implementing corrective actions to restore fire safety systems to full serviceImplementing temporary protective alternatives to provide for fire safety during planned and unplanned system isolations and shutdownsAnalyzing and recommending corrective actions and procedural changes following fire occurrencesInspecting the construction and installation of fire and life safety equipment and systemsAdvising project managers and contractors on fire prevention requirements in relation to changes to construction specification for new building and renovation projects

Essential Qualifications:

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in fire technology or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum five years' related experience in all areas of fire safety coupled with a demonstrated knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation, codes, standards, and procedures.A comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Building and Fire Codes and their applications is required.Experience in reviewing drawings and specifications for new construction and renovations is required.A detailed understanding of fire alarm system terminology and operations is required.Ability to operate a variety of extinguishers, fire alarm systems, special detection devices, and sprinkler and standpipe systems is required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc...) specifically with spreadsheets, internet research, word processing, and email is required.A valid Ontario driver's licence is required.Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Assets (Nonessential):

Working knowledge of CAD software.

To be successful in this role you will be:

AdaptableCommunicatorProactiveProblem solverSelf-directedTeam player

Closing Date: 04/14/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services
Recruiter: Valerie Davis

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

A job description is available upon request

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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