Fire Prevention Officer Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53361)

Description

We are looking for motivated individuals willing to aspire to a new challenge and become a member of our Fire Prevention team. In your role as a Fire Prevention Officer, you will serve under the direction of the Fire Marshal, reporting to your assigned Captain Fire Prevention Officer.

What will you do?

• Conduct inspections of buildings, structures, and places in an assigned area to identify and locate fire hazards and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations and legislations
• Communicates safety requirements to property owners, tenants, and managers
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain records of inspection
• Issue field notices, corrective letters, and orders under the Safety Codes Act; appear in court as a witness when required
• Review building safety plans and construction site safety plans
• Prepare briefs for the Fire Technical Sub Council in conjunction with their supervisor
• Review and interpret technical reports, examine building plans, research the behavior of materials and substances
• Participate in safety promotions throughout the community, partnerships with the private sector and some project work
• Participate in night patrols to ensure that bars and nightclubs are in compliance with relevant standards
• Create and present public safety education and awareness programs
• Perform other related duties as required