Fire Inspector & Public Safety Educator (On-Call)

City of Kingston; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS defined pension plan

Employee wellness and assistance

Ongoing training and education

Discounted transit and fitness

Learning & development resources

Relocation assistance

Job summary

City of Kingston is seeking a Fire Inspector to conduct comprehensive building inspections to enforce the Ontario Fire Code and related regulations. The role involves reviewing plans, investigating fires, and delivering fire safety education to diverse communities.

The position requires post-secondary training in fire protection or related fields, and certifications such as NFPA 1031/FI Level I. The candidate will work to safeguard lives and property and participate in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training in fire protection or related discipline
• Designation as a technologist in fire protection, fire sciences, engineering or architectural technology or equivalent
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I certification is required or strongly preferred
• Knowledge of FPPA, OFC, OBC, and related Ontario regulations

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of buildings and high-risk properties to ensure Ontario Fire Code compliance
• Review building plans and inspect new construction for fire safety compliance
• Investigate post-fire scenes to determine cause and origin
• Assist in delivering fire safety education and public relations programs
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external agencies to address fire safety concerns
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain thorough notes of all activities
• Provide testimony in court and before boards when required
• Evaluate fire protection systems and review development proposals for access requirements
• Respond to emergencies and support operations crews as needed

Skills

Communications

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Customer service background

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary training in fire protection/fire sciences/engineering or architectural technology

Technologist designation in fire protection/sciences/engineering or equivalent

NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Kingston is seeking a Fire Inspector to conduct comprehensive building inspections to enforce the Ontario Fire Code and related regulations. The role involves reviewing plans, investigating fires, and delivering fire safety education to diverse communities.

The position requires post-secondary training in fire protection or related fields, and certifications such as NFPA 1031/FI Level I. The candidate will work to safeguard lives and property and participate in ongoing professional