Fire Inspector

Startdate; Nisku; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Employer-paid benefits

Municipal pension plan

Three weeks vacation

Job summary

Leduc County is seeking an experienced Fire Inspector to join our team in Nisku, AB. Reporting to the Fire Marshal, you will administer and enforce the Safety Codes Act for fire discipline, manage inspections, and issue compliance orders.

The ideal candidate has five years in the fire service, SCO Group B2 and Group E (Tanks) certifications, a valid Alberta driver’s license, and the ability to obtain security clearance. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the fire service.
• Two years as a fire prevention officer.
• Certified as Safety Codes Officer in fire discipline Group B2 and Group E (Tanks).
• Maintain SCO status with the Safety Codes Council and designation of powers for Leduc County and municipalities served.
• Ability to conduct and document inspections and prepare clear reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with permitting software.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license; Vulnerable Sector clearance and criminal record check; ability to obtain security clearance at Edmonton International Airport.

Responsibilities

• Perform building inspections for compliance with the Safety Codes Act and Regulations and related policies.
• Conduct site inspections and re-inspections; document infractions and unsafe conditions.
• Identify corrective actions and issue compliance orders.
• Review alternative solutions and VOCs.
• Review and accept submitted VOCs.
• Investigate complaints and accidents; issue directives as needed.
• Inspect storage tanks, piping and dispensing installations for flammable liquids.
• Deliver fire prevention plans ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Assist Fire Marshal with plan reviews and monitoring of compliance for new constructions and renovations.
• Maintain records of plans, permits, inspections and reports.
• Assist with online burn permits administration; perform county fire guardian duties.
• Carry out special assignments and adhere to policies; participate in Health & Safety program.

Skills

Fire inspections

Report writing

MS Office

Permitting software

Education

SCO Group B2

SCO Group E (Tanks)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Permitting software

Job description

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highlymotivated Fire Inspector to join our team. Reporting to the Fire Marshal, thisexciting opportunity administers and enforces the Safety Codes Act applicable to the fire discipline, relevant policies, procedures andlegislation. Through managing priorities, the fire inspectoris a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operationaldeliverables.

About you

You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe,collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed tocontinuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting LeducCounty’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking,problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is secondnature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!

What you will do

• Performs building inspections for compliancewith the Safety Codes Act andRegulations, the National Fire Code Regulation, the Leduc County QualityManagement Plan (QMP), policies and procedures, and any other relevantlegislation.
• Conductssite inspections and re-inspections, documenting code infractions,deficiencies, non-permitted work, and unsafe conditions.
• Identifiescorrective actions required to achieve code compliance, issues andfollows-up on orders to comply.
• Reviewsalternative solution proposals and issues variances.
• Reviewsand accepts submitted signed verification of compliance (VOC).
• Investigatescomplaints, unsafe conditions, and accidents.
• Issuesverbal and written directives as needed.
• Inspectsnew and existing above and underground storage tanks (Flammable andCombustible liquids), piping and dispensing installations and removals.
• Deliversappropriate fire prevention plans and processes, ensuring compliance withrelevant legislation.

Assists the fire marshal in the review of plans outlined below andmonitors compliance, as required:

• Newconstruction applications.
• Buildingrenovations.
• Firesafety plans.
• Storagetanks systems registration, installation, alteration, and removal (forflammable, combustible liquids).
• Providesinternal and external clients with fire codes information and assistance.
• Maintainsaccurate records of plans, permits, correspondence, inspections, andreports.
• Assiststhe fire marshal when required, performing duties as a County fire guardianincluding online burn permits administration.
• Carriesout special assignments and assists other department operations asrequired.
• Adheresto guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
• Accountablefor working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and SafetyAct, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety andWellness Program.

Performs related duties as required.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

Five years of experience in the fire service and two years ofexperience as a fire prevention officer.

Certified as a safety codes officer in the fire discipline, GroupB (level 2) and Group E (Tanks).

Must maintain Safety Codes Officer status with the Safety CodesCouncil and must receive and maintain a designation of powers for Leduc Countyand the municipalities we serve.

The ability to conduct and document inspections and prepare clear,concise reports.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools and familiaritywith permitting software.

A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license is required, a vulnerablesector clearance, criminal record check satisfactory to Leduc County and the ability to obtain security clearance at the Edmonton International Airport isrequired.

Nice to have

Familiarity with municipalgovernance, operations, and knowledge of rural communities.

What’s in it for you

Our leadership team values your voice, input and iscommitted to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hirethe best!

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $82,855.00and $103570.00, flexible work options, a 100% employer-paid comprehensivebenefits package, municipal pension plan, and a starting three-weeks vacationallocation.

The opportunity is permanent full-time and is 35 hours perweek scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operationalrequirements. The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.