Senior Fire Inspector — Code Compliance & Safety

Halifax Regional Municipality; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking a Fire Inspector in Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency to conduct building inspections and enforce Fire Safety Act compliance across HRFE operations.

The role requires Level 2 Fire Inspector credentials (or related diploma) and 5 years’ experience with NS Fire Safety Act, Building Code Act and regulations. Based in Lower Sackville, the position is permanent full-time with 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification or Level 2 Building Official Diploma of Qualification and ability to obtain Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification.
• Minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience administering Fire Safety Act and Regulations, Building Code Act and related legislation.
• Demonstrated capacity to inspect buildings, structures, facilities and occupancies as defined by NS Building Code and NS Fire Code.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license.
• Experience inspecting complex buildings (high rise, industrial) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect existing buildings for compliance with Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act, regulations and by-laws.
• Identify and report inaccuracies in property data.
• Respond to public and internal complaints; conduct follow-up inspections when violations are noted.
• Maintain thorough, accurate records of all activities.
• Document evidence and represent HRFE during legal proceedings.
• Enforce guidelines, health and safety standards, and procedures for fire prevention operations.
• Review and coordinate development of operational policies; recommend changes as needed.
• Maintain regulatory appointments (Municipal Fire Inspector, Local Assistant, Special Constable).
• Inform building owners about noncompliant conditions and take necessary actions to achieve compliance.
• Assist in mentoring junior positions.
• Remain current in regulatory and technical construction standards.
• Take responsibility under IRS for health and safety per NS OHS Act.
• Review tender documents for compliance with Orders to Remedy.
• Prepare Orders/Notices and maintenance reports under Fire Safety Act and HRM Charter.
• Provide expert opinion/testimony at hearings or HRM Charter proceedings.
• Research NFC, NBC and manufacturers references (CSA, NFPA, CCMC, ULC, CGSB).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Conflict Management

Communication

Customer Service

Decision Making

Organization & Planning

Organizational Awareness

Risk Management

Teamwork & Cooperation

Valuing Diversity

Values & Ethics

Education

Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification

Level 2 Building Official Diploma

Tools

FDM

Microsoft Suite

Hansen Information System

Job description

Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking a Fire Inspector in Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency to conduct building inspections and enforce Fire Safety Act compliance across HRFE operations.

The role requires Level 2 Fire Inspector credentials (or related diploma) and 5 years’ experience with NS Fire Safety Act, Building Code Act and regulations. Based in Lower Sackville, the position is permanent full-time with 40 hours/week.