Fire Prevention Officer/Firefighter

at  Town of Tillsonburg

Tillsonburg, ON, Canada -

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Immediate11 Aug, 2024USD 43 Hourly12 May, 20245 year(s) or aboveCustomer Service Skills,Conflict,Firefighting,Public Education,Secondary Education,Fire Prevention,Ontario Building Code,Project Management Skills,Communication Skills,Management Skills,Computer Technology,Rms,Physical TestingNoNo
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Description:

The Town of Tillsonburg is looking for a Fire Prevention Officer/Firefighter who would be responsible for leading Tillsonburg Fire Rescue Services, Fire Prevention and Public Education programs and responds to and mitigates emergencies in the community.
This is a permanent full-time position with an excellent benefits package including immediate group benefits coverage, OMERS defined pension plan and free Employee Health Club Membership at the Tillsonburg Community Centre.
Department: Fire Services
Reports To: Fire Chief
Hourly rate: $43.49 - $50.88/hour
Weekly hours: 40.
Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this position.
Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of a business day on Thursday May 30, 2024

Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary education in Fire Prevention, Fire Protection Technology, Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Firefighting, Education, or related field as determined by the Fire Chief
  • Minimum 5 years related work experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Building Code, Provincial Offenses Act, Fire & life safety systems, fire prevention, firefighting, and public education
  • Proficient with computer technology, Windows O/S, Microsoft Suite, RMS
  • Project management skills and experience
  • Ability to make decisions, solve problems, resolve conflict
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
  • Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to work cohesively and effectively maintaining a positive team environment
  • Ability to handle matters of a confidential or politically sensitive nature
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
  • Ability to learn and follow procedures
  • Successfully complete York University’s Firefighter Physical Testing
  • Provide Police Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Conducts fire and life safety inspections and ensures legislative compliance
  • Investigates complaints
  • Issues orders and prosecutes offenders
  • Reviews and approves business licence applications
  • Develops fire prevention and public education programs based on community risks
  • Reviews and approves fire safety plans
  • Reviews and examines planning documents and provides comments
  • Evaluates compliance alternatives
  • Provides technical support and advise on fire prevention and Ontario Fire Code
  • Reviews and updates Community Risk Assessment
  • Investigates fire origin and cause
  • Responds to and mitigates emergencies (fires, medicals, alarms, vehicle accidents, rescues, HAZMAT etc.)
  • Inspects, maintains, operates station, apparatus and equipment
  • Conducts and updates building audits and pre-incident plans
  • Liaises with internal and external agencies and stakeholders
  • Develops and administers fire prevention and public education budgets
  • Project management
  • Provide exceptional customer service, problem solving, conflict resolution
  • Invoicing, note taking, report writing, issue orders, maintains records & files
  • Maintains professional competencies
  • Other duties as assigned

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Responsibilities:

  • Conducts fire and life safety inspections and ensures legislative compliance
  • Investigates complaints
  • Issues orders and prosecutes offenders
  • Reviews and approves business licence applications
  • Develops fire prevention and public education programs based on community risks
  • Reviews and approves fire safety plans
  • Reviews and examines planning documents and provides comments
  • Evaluates compliance alternatives
  • Provides technical support and advise on fire prevention and Ontario Fire Code
  • Reviews and updates Community Risk Assessment
  • Investigates fire origin and cause
  • Responds to and mitigates emergencies (fires, medicals, alarms, vehicle accidents, rescues, HAZMAT etc.)
  • Inspects, maintains, operates station, apparatus and equipment
  • Conducts and updates building audits and pre-incident plans
  • Liaises with internal and external agencies and stakeholders
  • Develops and administers fire prevention and public education budgets
  • Project management
  • Provide exceptional customer service, problem solving, conflict resolution
  • Invoicing, note taking, report writing, issue orders, maintains records & files
  • Maintains professional competencies
  • Other duties as assigne

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Tillsonburg, ON, Canada