Fire Prevention Officer
Full job description
Cultivate your Career
As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 72,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention Officer is responsible for the following:
- Conducting inspections for public, commercial, industrial and assembly buildings for fire protection equipment effectiveness
- Addressing any conditions liable to cause fire determined in inspections
- Processing permit applications, issuing approvals, preparing written orders and corresponding with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external
- Participating in the design, implementation, and evaluation of City programs to instruct the public about fire life safety, including home fire safety programs.
- Developing and delivering fire prevention and inspection training for City employees.
- Conduct fire investigations to determine cause and origin.
Qualifications
- Fire Inspector Group B Level 1
- Fire Investigator Group C Level 1
The Fire Prevention Officer is eligible for the following training:
- Fire Inspector Group B Level 2
- Fire Investigator Group C Level 2
Hours of Work
We offer a schedule of seventy-two (72) hours bi-weekly consisting of nine (9) hours per day, and eight (8) working days in each two-week period.
Compensation
The successful incumbent will be required to complete a 12-month probationary period compensated at $111,383.42 per annum.
Upon successful completion of the 12-month probationary period, the incumbent will be eligible for a step increase in pay, as per the collective bargaining agreement.
In addition, the City of St. Albert offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package.
Application Information
- Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.
Closing Statement
Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email or by post.
