Fire Safety Officer - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manitoba is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations in institutional settings. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience as a fire safety officer and five years as a fire inspector, with required certifications through the Manitoba Fire College. This position requires strong communication skills, ability to develop training programs, and physical capability to work in confined spaces. Join us in making a difference in community health and safety.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a fire safety officer in an institutional setting.
• Five years’ experience as a fire inspector preferred in healthcare settings.
• Ability to interpret the Manitoba Fire Code and NFPA Standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
• Develop training programs related to fire safety and building inspections.
• Respond to emergencies and advise on risk management.

Skills

Knowledge of building inspection techniques/methods

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Windows based software

Training in computer aided drafting (CAD Level 1)

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage conflict and exercise good judgement

Education

Complete high school education, Manitoba standards

Certification through the Manitoba Fire College in Fire Inspection

Certification as a Fire and Life Safety Educator

Training in mechanical, electrical or safety engineering technology

Job description

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Department / Unit: Facility Operations Mgmt – HSC

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• Three years’ experience as a fire safety officer within an institutional setting is required.
• Five years’ experience as a fire inspector with experience in inspection of institutions and healthcare occupancies preferred.
• Ability to interpret and use the Manitoba Fire Code, Manitoba Building Code, City of Winnipeg By-Laws and NFPA Standards.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Certification through the Manitoba Fire College (or equivalent) in Fire Inspection is required.
• Certification through Manitoba Emergency Services College (or equivalent) as a Fire and Life Safety Educator would be considered an asset.
• Certification and/or training in mechanical, electrical or safety engineering technology is required.

Certification/Licence/Registration

• Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 NFPA 1035 Certificate (Preferred).

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of building inspection techniques/methods is required.
• Knowledge of training methods and course development would be considered an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Windows based word processing, spreadsheet and data processing software required.
• Training in computer aided drafting (CAD Level 1) or equivalent is required.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Knowledge/training in technical trades including building systems especially fire safety systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the Facility Management team.
• Ability to manage conflict and exercise good judgement.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves entering confined areas such as mechanical rooms and crawl spaces and working in elevated places on various pieces of equipment (i.e., ladders, catwalks, scaffold).

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.