Fire Inspector

Internal Number : 5944BR

• Inspects existing buildings and occupancies for compliance with the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act and Regulations and various Municipal By-laws;
• Identifies and reports on inaccuracies in the property data;
• Responds to complaints or concerns from the public and internal staff, and conducts follow-up inspections where violations have been noted;
• Maintains contemporaneous, thorough and accurate records of all activities;
• Documents evidence file and represents HRFE during legal proceedings;
• Enforces operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, rules, regulations, policies, systems and procedures for safe and efficient fire prevention operations;
• Reviews and coordinates the development of operational policies and guidelines, and recommends any changes or additions deemed necessary.
• Maintains regulatory appointments (Municipal Fire Inspector, Local Assistant and Special Constable);
• Informs building owners on non-compliant" conditions and takes such actions as is necessary to achieve compliance;
• Assists in the mentorship and guidance of junior positions;
• Prepares long form prosecution referrals;
• Remains current in all regulatory and technical construction standards;
• Responsible under the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) as defined in the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act to have a direct responsibility for health and safety as an essential part of their work;
• Reviews tender documents for compliance with Orders to Remedy required under the Fire Safety Act;
• Prepares Orders or Notices and reports for maintenance as required by the Fire Safety Act and Regulations and HRM Charter;
• Gives evidence in the way of expert opinion and / or testimony at various quasi-judicial hearings or pursuant to Part 15 of the HRM Charter;
• Researches of NFC, NBC and manufacturers reference documents both manually and online including CSA, NFPA, CCMC, ULC, CGSB, etc.
• Responsible for other duties assigned as appropriate to the function and responsibilities of the position.
• Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification or Level 2 Building Official Diploma of Qualification and ability to obtain Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification.
• Minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience administering a Fire Safety Act and Regulations, Building Code Act and Regulations and / or equivalent legislation.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be able to demonstrate capacity and competency to inspect all buildings, structures, facilities, and occupancies by the National Building Code of Canada and National Fire Code of Canada.
• Valid driver's license.
• Considerable experience inspecting complex buildings (ex : high rise, industrial) similar to those found in Halifax Regional Municipality considered an asset.

About Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency ere are some of the reasons why Halifax Regional Municipality was selected as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2022) and Nova Scotia's Top Employers (2022) : Halifax Regional Municipality helps employees plan securely for the future with generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan and retirement planning assistance Halifax Regional Municipality encourages employees to prioritize their health with in-house wellness programming (topics include stress management, mental health, ergonomics and nutrition), up to 18 paid sick days annually, and coverage for mental health practitioners as part of its benefits program (to $1,000 per year) Halifax Regional Municipality offers training and development opportunities for individuals at various stages of their career, from the Bridging the Gap internship for recent grads to an Aspiring Leaders program for more experienced employees https : / / careers.

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