Fire Safety Inspector

Zohorecruit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa-based Fire Safety Inspector role involves inspecting buildings across Ontario to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and regulations. You will review plans, assess hazards, and document findings to protect public safety.

Key duties include reporting, advising owners and operators, and coordinating with fire departments and authorities. Candidates should hold a relevant credential and have strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Certification or diploma in Fire Safety, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a fire safety inspector or in a similar role with knowledge of fire safety codes/regulations.
• Excellent observational and analytical skills for assessing fire safety systems and identifying hazards.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with property owners, fire officials, and municipal authorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for managing inspection reports and records.
• Ability to stay current with evolving fire safety regulations, industry practices, and technology advancements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings to assess compliance with fire safety codes, regulations, and standards.
• Review and evaluate fire safety plans, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and other fire protection measures to ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
• Identify and document fire hazards, code violations, and safety deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to address issues.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records of inspections, violations, and enforcement actions.
• Provide guidance and support to property owners, managers, and business operators regarding fire safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to fire safety-related inquiries and complaints, and investigate incidents or violations as needed.
• Collaborate with fire departments, emergency responders, and other municipal agencies to address fire safety concerns and support public safety initiatives.
• Stay updated on changes in fire safety codes, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure effective inspections and recommendations.

Skills

Observational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Fire safety certification or diploma

Job description

Fire Safety Inspector

Ottawa (Centre Town), Canada | Posted on 09/03/2025

Location: Various locations across Ontario

As a FireSafety Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting buildings andfacilities to ensure compliance with fire safety codes, regulations, andstandards. Your role will be crucial in safeguarding public safety andpreventing fire hazards through effective inspections and enforcement.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Conduct inspections ofcommercial, residential, and industrial buildings to assess compliancewith fire safety codes, regulations, and standards.
• Review and evaluate firesafety plans, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and other fireprotection measures to ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
• Identify and document firehazards, code violations, and safety deficiencies, and recommendcorrective actions to address issues.
• Prepare detailed inspectionreports and maintain accurate records of inspections, violations, and enforcement actions.
• Provide guidance and supportto property owners, managers, and business operators regarding fire safetypractices and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to firesafety-related inquiries and complaints, and investigate incidents orviolations as needed.
• Collaborate with firedepartments, emergency responders, and other municipal agencies to addressfire safety concerns and support public safety initiatives.
• Stay updated on changes infire safety codes, regulations, and industry best practices to ensureeffective inspections and recommendations.
  

Requirements

• Relevant certification ordiploma in Fire Safety, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a firesafety inspector or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of firesafety codes and regulations.
• Excellent observational andanalytical skills for assessing fire safety systems and identifyinghazards.
• Strong communication skillsfor interacting with property owners, fire officials, and municipalauthorities.
• Detail-oriented with strongorganizational skills for managing inspection reports and records.
• Ability to stay current withevolving fire safety regulations, industry practices, and technologyadvancements