Fire Inspector

Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.

Position Conditions: The selection process for this competition will be as per the Collective Agreement. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

Rate of Pay: $61.65 - $63.87 per hour. (2024 Rates)

Closing Date: 11:59 PM on March 10, 2025.

This competition will include testing and an interview. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Work is performed under the general direction of the Fire Prevention Officer.  Inspects buildings to detect compliance with Codes, By-Laws and Regulations related to fire prevention; and enforces same with such authorities as may be derived from legislation including The City of Brandon’s Fire Prevention By-Law #7200 and the Manitoba "Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Act".

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects assigned buildings and reviews building plans for fire hazards, efficiency of fire protection equipment and compliance with fire related Codes, By-Laws and Regulations;
• Reports on hazardous or non-complying conditions;
• Identifies and discusses hazardous or non-complying conditions with appropriate persons, interprets relevant provisions and recommends corrective actions or appropriate fire prevention actions;
• Issues written orders and takes necessary corrective measures to achieve compliance;
• Maintain accurate records and statistical information within the department’s database.
• Participates in the investigation of suspicious fires in the City of Brandon as directed;
• Liaises with a variety of internal and external contacts on matters relating to all facets of fire prevention work;
• Trains and advises other Department personnel in fire prevention and inspection techniques in cooperation with the Training Officer as directed;
• Promotes fire prevention by conducting Fire Safety Education programs as directed;
• Attends courses or seminars as directed by the Fire Prevention Officer or Department;
• May relieve the Fire Prevention Officer in his/her absence
• May be required to perform firefighting / EMS duties as directed ;
• Performs all other related duties as assigned or required.

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Applicant must have achieved the classification of First-Class Firefighter
• Hold and maintain valid Class IV with air endorsement Province of Manitoba driver's license;
• Successful completion of course work offered by the Manitoba Fire College to include:
  • Fire Inspector Level I or Level l (NFPA 1031);
  • Fire Service Instructor Level I or Emergency Services Instructor Level l (NFPA 1041);
  • Fire Investigation (NFPA 1033) 

WORK CONDITIONS

The Fire Inspector works independently and in a team environment.

• Works in coordination as part of the Protective Services team to deliver quality services to the organization (daily);
• Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to manage multiple projects and make independent decisions (daily);
• Works in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily);
• Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily);
• Goals with objectives are used for performance management (annually);
• Responsible to the Fire Prevention Officer.

Please contact HR@brandon.ca for a complete job description.