Manager, Operational Safety

vancouver airport authority; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Airport Authority is seeking a Fire and Safety Specialist to join Regional Operations. You will assess risks, report findings and propose fire prevention measures compliant with NFC, NFPA and current codes, serving as a liaison between tenants and BGIS.

You will inspect premises, analyze fire alarm causes, develop action plans and assist in Emergency Response Plans for lease renewals, coordinating with stakeholders and management.

Qualifications

• College studies (ACS) or a university degree in fire prevention.
• Fluently bilingual in French and English.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of fire prevention techniques and codes (NFPA, NFC).
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Ability to interpret data, analyze and communicate findings.
• Drivers license required; RFPT certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspects premises and ensures compliance with laws, develops action plans.
• Analyzes fire alarm causes, follows up and validates changes with stakeholders.
• Reports to Lease Management for ERP and lease renewals; revises impact reports.
• Acts as liaison with tenants, maintains relationships and coordinates evacuations.
• Prepares training plans for fire prevention and extinguisher use; supports management.
• Demonstrates leadership in fire protection projects and action plans.
• Manages and reports nonconformities and incidents; participates in meetings.
• Ensures implementation of solutions with teams and upgrades emergency plans.

Skills

Fire prevention

Bilingual FR/EN

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Negotiation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

College studies (ACS) or a university degree in fire prevention

Job description

Fire and Safety Specialist

Fire and Safety Specialist will report to the Regional Operations Manager. Among other things, they will be responsible for assessing the risks, reporting on them and proposing possible solutions on topics related to fire prevention, compliance with the NFC, NFPA and other codes in force. They will act as liaison between tenants and BGIS.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis and Reporting

• Inspects the client’s premises and ensures compliance with the laws and regulations and analyzes and creates an action plan to resolve any issues.
• Analyzes the causes of fire alarms, follows up and provides solutions. Validates that changes are acceptable with the stakeholders.
• Reports and assists the Lease Management Team as per their expectations to assist with the renewal of leases related to the preparation of Emergency Response Plans (ERP). Revises the analysis and impact reports in cases that directly or indirectly affect fire protection.

Communication

• Acts as a liaison with the tenants and ensures they have answers to any questions they may have.
• Maintains positive relationships with stakeholders and attempts to meet their expectations while considering owners' issues based on BI-1 requirements. Provides the necessary support with the main client of the building and assists in the coordination of evacuation plans.
• Prepares training plans for fire prevention awareness and the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation. Assists the property management team and various stakeholders, and provides support and training to resolve operational challenges
• Demonstrates leadership and initiative in the development of fire protection projects or action plans
• Manages and reports nonconformities and critical incidents. Actively participates in project requirements meetings and takes responsibility for the areas of their expertise.

Implementation

• Ensures the implementation of the solutions by bringing their expertise and support to the teams. Works with tenants to upgrade building emergency plans and coordinate their application with the building's main tenant
• Other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• College studies (ACS) or a university degree in fire prevention;
• More than 3 years, up to 5 years of job related experience
• Must be fluently bilingual (French and English)
• Have a good knowledge of fire prevention techniques, practices, as well as concepts related to fire prevention laws, regulations and ordinances
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in teams and in working groups;
• Ability to adapt;
• Patient and hardworking;
• Ability to interpret data, analyze and popularize information.
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Experience working in commercial and office buildings would be an asset.
• Experience in physical security is considered an asset

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Drivers License is required
• ASTTBC Registered Fire Protection Technician (RFPT)

The following would be considered an asset:

• Training or certification in security
• Security Officer License issued by the Office of Private Security
• Certificate in Fire Emergency Management
• Certificate in advanced technologies in fire prevention

This is a regular, full-time position with an hourly range as per collective agreement