Fire Inspector

City of West Kelowna British Columbia; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Kelowna is seeking a dynamic Fire Inspector to join its Fire Prevention Branch. This role involves conducting fire inspections, cooperating with various city departments, and ensuring community safety. Ideal candidates should hold relevant firefighting certifications and demonstrate strong skills in areas like public education and emergency response.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Employee wellness incentives

Professional development opportunities

Municipal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
• Commit to obtaining required certifications within two years.
• Familiarity with firefighting codes and standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire inspections and enforce compliance with fire codes.
• Participate in pre-incident planning and investigations.
• Act as an Incident Safety Officer and collaborate with city departments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Fire inspections

Public education

Emergency response

Wildfire management

Education

NFPA 1001 (Firefighter I and II)

Fire Prevention Officer Certificate

Fire Inspector I (NFPA 1031)

Fire Investigator (NFPA 1033)

Tools

Fire Department Management (FDM) systems

Job description

West Kelowna is a thriving city that has a rural sophistication appeal and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Sun-soaked lakeshores, agricultural charm, and access to urban jobs and living have made West Kelowna the place to be. We maintain a deep connection with our agricultural roots, and we celebrate the one-of-a-kind character of our community.

What We Offer :

Competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, and professional development opportunities. Build your future with a City who was proudly presented the BC Municipal Safety Association Organizational Safety Excellence Award for leadership, dedication, and diligence in creating a safer and healthier workplace.

Summarized Position Responsibilities :

The Fire Department is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Fire Inspector to join our Fire Prevention Branch . This is a versatile and impactful role with responsibilities that adapt to department needs and team member expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to a range of initiatives, including but not limited to :

• Fire inspections and code enforcement
• Pre-incident planning
• Fire investigations
• Acting as an Incident Safety Officer
• Maintaining close working relationships with other City departments and outside agencies

This is a key opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on community safety, prevention, and resilience.

Our Ideal Candidate :

We are seeking a candidate certified to NFPA 1001 (Firefighter I and II) with a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and strong Microsoft Office skills. The successful applicant must commit to obtaining certifications in Fire Inspector I, BC Fire Code, Fire Investigation, and Wildfire Mitigation within two years of hire.

Preferred qualifications include a Fire Prevention Officer Certificate (or equivalent), knowledge of applicable codes and standards, and experience in areas such as public education, emergency response, wildfire management, inspections, investigations, and program administration.

Valued certifications include Fire Inspector I (NFPA 1031), Fire Investigator (NFPA 1033), FireSmart and wildfire mitigation credentials, Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521), drone operation (Transport Canada), and youth fire intervention. Familiarity with Fire Department Management (FDM) systems is also considered an asset.

Applications are accepted online at westkelownacity.ca / jobs . We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.

Full Time - Permanent | 40 hrs / wk | $59.27 / hr

Benefits | Municipal Pension Plan

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