Req ID: 21834 Vacancy Type: Permanent Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: 07/27/2022
Duties and Responsibilities
As an integral member of the Senior Fire Management Team, and under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief assigned to the Fire Prevention and Risk Reduction Division, is responsible for all fire prevention and fire safety education activities in the City including the supervision of staff assigned to; enforce the fire prevention regulations of the municipality and Province of Ontario, provide public education, provide divisional administrative support, investigate fires and explosions.
Attends and participates as delegated, in the Incident Management Team for the Emergency Operations Centre for the City of Mississauga (if activated).
Acts as the Deputy Fire Chief where delegated by the Fire Chief, and as an Assistant to the Fire Marshal of Ontario under the provisions of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA).
Ensures enforcement of municipal fire prevention by-laws, the Ontario Fire and Building Codes, the National Fire Code (where applicable) and other applicable codes and standards by assigning staff to carry out these duties.
Manages the surveys of premises, by enforcing municipal fire prevention by-laws, the Ontario Fire and Building Codes, the National Fire Code (where applicable) and other applicable codes, standards and statutes, and the examination of building plans for compliance with applicable codes and standards.,
Co-ordinates the inspections of premises that requires a license from the municipality, provincial or federal government in order to ensure fire safety.
Causes information to be laid and prosecutes infractions of all applicable By-laws, codes, acts, standards and statutes.
Acts, or assign fire prevention and life safety staff to act, as a witness in court where there are prosecutions under the FPPA, municipal by-law codes, acts, standards and statutes.
Co-ordinate the examination of fire scenes (when required) for the purpose of investigation of the origin and cause of the fire / explosion and reporting same to the Fire Marshal of Ontario as required by the FPPA.
Ensure that all public education programs meet the needs of the legislative requirements of the FPPA and the circumstances of the community.
Responsible for the supervision of plan examination activities for building permit application, inspections of premises, enforcing municipal fire prevention by-laws, the Ontario Fire and Building Codes, the National Fire Code (where applicable), and other applicable codes and standards, public education and fire investigation activities.
Responsible for managing the activities of all staff (Public Educators, Inspectors, Plan Examiners, Administrative Support, Officers and other staff assigned to the division including permanent or temporary employees), including assigning and reviewing assignments, daily workflow and performance appraisal as well as ensuring appropriate staff training.
Duties and Responsibilities Continued
Review fire prevention inspection reports conducted by in-service fire crews where compliance with applicable fire regulations has not been obtained and assign fire prevention staff to follow up where necessary.
Manages employee the Attendance Management Program including conducting meetings with employees, proper documentation and appropriate disciplinary action.
Monitor sick time usage in accordance with the Attendance Management Program.
Manages employee relations issues including conducting meetings with employees, ensuring proper documentation and appropriate employee discipline.
Reviews and authorizes overtime, vacation periods and time off requests etc. (where and when appropriate).
Participates in the selection process of new staff, and promotional process of existing staff.
Responsible for providing timely response to enquiries from the Mayor and Council (preparing reports or assigned projects when required on behalf of the Fire Chief), internal and external clients.
Prepares a yearly budget of operational expenditure for the Division of Fire Prevention and submits it to the Deputy Fire Chief.
The monitoring and responsible usage of the designated budget.
Maintain a records system and file all required reports with appropriate agencies.
Develops and administers business and information systems related to Fire Prevention programs and activities
Review policies and procedures relevant to Fire Prevention and Life Safety, recommending additions, changes or revisions where necessary.
Prepares reports as required for dealing with fire protection issues.
Oversees the coordination of presentations, lectures, etc., on fire prevention to operational personnel, civic groups, etc.
Maintains Fire Department photographic capabilities and causes fire hazards and fire scenes to be photographed for permanent records and court purposes.
Performs related work such as discussing the fire safety problems with the public, building inspectors, etc., and speaks on fire safety and fire prevention topics when required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 125,551.00 - $ 167,401.00 Grade: I Hours of Work: 35 Work Location: Civic Centre Organization Unit: CMS/Fire Code Enforcement Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Fire Division , Fire Prevention & Risk Reduction Non-Union/Union: Non Union
Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
