26-F006 - Fire Prevention Inspector

the Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to two regular full-time Fire Prevention Inspectors in the Fire Division.

Reporting to the Chief Officer(s), in this position you will inspect all types of public and private buildings ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal fire prevention codes, bylaws and statutes. You will provide fire prevention advice and information to property owners, occupants and public and issue orders and/or municipal tickets as appropriate. This Fire Prevention Inspector responds to complaints and liaises with other regulatory agencies, requiring sound independent judgment while operating within established guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to complaints, and liaise with other regulatory agencies on issues exceeding the Township’s jurisdiction
• Issue orders and/or municipal tickets and authorize extensions as appropriate
• Review fire safety plans/construction fire safety plans for compliance with BC Fire Code and applicable standards
• Participate in evaluating equivalencies to established codes, standards, and regulations for specific circumstances
• Participate in fire and life safety education programs, talks, seminars and demonstrations
• Develop pre-incident fire plans for use by fire suppression crews and use computer software to prepare and update floor plans and site drawings
• Compile data pertaining to building features such as size, framing materials, and personnel hazards
• Assist Fire Prevention Officers with fire cause and origin investigations as required
• Perform related work as required

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Sound knowledge of fire prevention, inspection and investigative methods, procedures, bylaws, codes, statutes, and regulations
• Sound knowledge of building construction, mechanical and structural components, wiring, and industrial processes including chemical reactions, and flammable and combustible materials and liquids
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with a variety of internal/external contacts, related agencies and public
• Ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, reliability and credibility
• Ability to prepare a variety of records, reports, correspondence and presentation materials
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written, and deal firmly and tactfully with internal/external stakeholders including property owners, the public and other professionals
• Established PC skills and experience in using relevant software applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, FDM, & Tempest)

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by training in firefighting and/or fire protection technologies or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Post-secondary degree or other designation related to the fire service and certifications in Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Fire & Life Safety Educator, Fire Service Instructor, Plan Checking, or B.C. Building Code – Part 3, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired
• Preferred courses may include but are not limited to FireSmart BC Local Representative, BC Fire Code; BC Building Code, Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Testing, Fire and Life Safety Educator Level 1.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the BC Fire Code and BC Building Code
• NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, Level I, or higher
• Provincial certificate in Building Trades Qualification and/or airbrake endorsement are considered assets

The Fire Department has a residency requirement, and the boundaries include the western border of West Vancouver, metro Vancouver municipalities to the North, the U.S. border to the South, and the eastern borders of Mission and Chilliwack.

Required Licenses/Certificates/Qualifications (attach all required documents with your application):

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or valid Driver’s License for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date of this competition. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.

This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust. The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (not required at the time of the initial application)

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We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.