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About the Role

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is seeking a collaborative and strategic team player for the role of Program Supervisor, Fire Prevention and Preparedness. This position offers an opportunity to work with an organization dedicated to improving the lives of residents from diverse backgrounds and to use leadership experiences to influence community growth. The role involves supporting TCHC in fire prevention and preparedness activities within a tenant-focused culture.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to a team of Fire Prevention Inspectors, ensuring inspections, reporting and follow-up activities are completed consistently and in accordance with legislative requirements
Coordinate and oversee the Fire Prevention Inspection Program, including inspection scheduling, workload planning, quality assurance and program performance
Monitor inspection findings, identify trends and emerging risks, and use data to develop risk-based inspection strategies that prioritize higher-risk buildings and support continuous program improvement
Review inspection reports, Fire Code contraventions and recommendations, providing technical guidance and support to Fire Prevention Inspectors on complex or unique compliance matters
Liaise with TFS, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve fire and life safety issues, obtain approvals and support ongoing compliance
Coordinate the development, review and maintenance of Fire Safety Plans to ensure site-specific accuracy and compliance with legislative and code requirements
Inspect, read and interpret building plans, blueprints, installation guides, construction plans and specifications as well as notice of violations and inspection orders
Prepare procurement documents, oversee service contracts and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality service delivery
Lead public education and fire prevention initiatives by coordinating awareness campaigns, reviewing educational materials and supporting consistent messaging for staff and tenants
Prepare reports and maintain records detailing information about property, infractions observed and actions to be taken
Establish client communication protocols, financial reporting mechanisms, progress updates, scheduling and work activities to meet/exceed contract obligations
Supervise, mentor, train and direct unionized service and administrative staff
Manage staff’s attendance including vacation requests, payroll input and monitoring of staffing capacity (shifts, on call, call-out schedules, etc.)
Track false fire alarm incidents and work with TFS Public Education on methods to reduce the number of occurrences as well as the reducing the financial impact on TCHC
Perform other projects/initiatives and duties as required

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in Fire Protection Technology, or an equivalent of combination of directly relevant education and experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of job-related experience including technical and legislative knowledge and experience in contract administration, tender preparation, and development and monitoring of budget plans
Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Residential Tenancies Act and other related legislation, by-laws and applicable standards
Excellent interpersonal/ public relations/teamwork skills
Experience in the preparation of reports, correspondence and record maintenance
Possesses strong negotiating skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate complex problems provide solutions and recommend alternatives
Possesses advanced skills in computer applications such use of Microsoft Word, Project and Excel
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Excellent customer service skills and experience in providing respectful service
Previous experience in dealing with the public in enforcement situations or experience in construction, architecture or engineering is an asset
Experience supervising unionized staff would be considered an asset

Skills

Fire Prevention
Fire Preparedness
Leadership
Contract Administration
Tender Preparation
Budget Management
Ontario Fire Code
Ontario Building Code
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Residential Tenancies Act
Interpersonal Skills
Public Relations
Teamwork
Report Preparation
Correspondence
Record Maintenance
Negotiating Skills
Problem Analysis
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Customer Service

Location

931 Yonge Street (Moving to 55 John Street effective November 2, 2026)

Work Type

Full-time Temporary
Hybrid Eligible

Experience Level

3-5 years of job-related experience

Education Level

Post-Secondary education in Fire Protection Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary/Compensations

$93,035.14 - $102,338.65

About the Company

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America.
TCHC is wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operates in a non-profit manner.
TCHC provides homes to over 41,000 low and moderate-income households in 88 of Toronto's neighbourhoods, with 93,000 tenants from many different backgrounds.
TCHC has over 2,000 employees working to achieve its vision of quality homes in vibrant communities.
TCHC is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and strives to create a diverse workplace that reflects the cultural mosaic of our great city and the communities we serve.
TCHC encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who can help us provide vibrant communities and make our city a great place to live.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and strive to create a diverse workplace that reflects the cultural mosaic of our great city and the communities we serve.
We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh, new ideas to our business.
Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver on our mission to provide clean, safe, well-maintained, affordable homes for tenants.
TCHC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who can help us provide vibrant communities and make our city a great place to live.
Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment.
Our goal is a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Toronto Community Housing’s Accessibility Policy.