Fire Prevention Officer

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

OMERS pension

City Fitness discount

Paid vacation

Job summary

The City of Barrie is seeking a Fire Prevention Officer with Barrie Fire and Emergency Service to supervise inspections, enforce FPPA, and support safety programs citywide.

You will prepare reports, conduct inspections, coordinate with the Fire Marshal’s Office, and oversee the Public Educator with a focus on life safety and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma required.
• NFPA fire inspector and related certifications required.
• Building Code Identification Number (MMAH) with fire protection qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fire inspections and enforce FPPA regulations.
• Write reports and prepare documents for administration.
• Conduct annual inspections and witness fire drills in occupancies.
• Inspect new construction for fire protection compliance.
• Supervise Public Educator and engage in public education initiatives.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Education/program development

Decision making under deadlines

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

Secondary School Diploma

NFPA certifications

Building Code Identification Number (MMAH) – Fire Protection

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association Bargaining Unit

Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm

The Opportunity

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Chief Fire Prevention Officer (CFPO), the Fire Prevention Officer (FPO), is responsible for supervising fire inspections, and utilizes the authority of Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) and its regulations conducts inspections and enforces the FPPA, in response to complaints and requests and where legislated.Specifically, this position provides general advice, including writing reports and preparing documents for administration, conducts annual inspections, witnesses and assesses fire drills in vulnerable occupancies in compliance with FPPA, and reports directly to the Fire Marshalls Office.Additionally, this position also enforces the act by issuing Part I Certificates of offence notice, and Part III Summons, prepares court documentation, and attends court as a witness or to assist the Prosecutor.Additionally, the position assumes responsibility for fire investigations and fire safety plan reviews, as delegated by the Fire Chief.This position also supervises the Public Educator position, providing insight and guidance on public education initiatives. Lastly, this position inspects new construction with respect to a list of fire protection and life system requirements. Overall, this position plays an integral role in ensuring the safety of the residents and customers of the City of Barrie.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma
• Certification in all legislated NFPA standards, which includes:
  • NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector I, NFPA 472 Awareness, Fire Code Part 2 and 6, Fire Code Part 9 and Courtroom Procedures and Legislation
  • NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector II
  • NFPA 1035 - Fire and Life Safety Educator I
  • NFPA 1033 - Fire Investigator
  • NFPA 1041 - Fire Service Instructor I
• Has obtained a Building Code Identification Number from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) with the following qualifications:
  • General Legal - Chief Building Official
  • Fire Protection

Experience

• Has completed, within thirty (30) calendar days of the completion of the promotinonal process, at least five (5) full years of service in a Fire Prevention branch of a Fire Service, including at least one (1) full year as First Class Fire Inspector.

Conditions of Employment

Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence in good standing

• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications

*Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);
  • Ontario Highway Traffic Act
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Ontario Human Rights Code
  • Workplace Safety Insurance Act
  • Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
  • Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) and its regulations
  • Technical Safety and Standards Association (TSSA)
  • Office of the Fire Marshal Guidelines
  • Fire Marshal's Directives
  • Provincial Offences Act
  • Ontario Building Code Act (OBCA)
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in understanding architectural drawings, building plans and specifications
• Basic knowledge of the technical aspects of alarm, detection and voice communication systems, elevators, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, water supplies, hazardous materials, smoke management systems, emergency electrical power and other factors related to fire protection
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • always maintain a high standard of public relations
  • communicate and present information to a wide range of internal and external contacts using the appropriate medium
  • identify the educational/training needs of others; develop formal education/training programs; and teach or instruct others
  • exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions under tight timelines/deadlines or while managing multiple projects or conflicting priorities
• Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the Internet

Other Important Information

Location: Barrie Fire and Emergency Services, Station #1, 155 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work will be an average of forty-two (42) hours per week, in accordance with the following repeating schedule: a day shift of ten and one half (10.5) hours per day, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for four (4) consecutive days, Monday to Friday, followed by three (3) consecutive days off duty.

Wage: This position is within the BPFFA Bargaining Unit with the following 2026 salary:

• Yearly Salary: $147,836
• Hourly Pay Rate: $67.46

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive union (BPFFA) benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation, sick leave plan, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships, and much more.

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job.