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About the Role

Black & McDonald is seeking a committed and collaborative Fire and Life Safety Inspector to deliver fire protection and prevention services for DCC/DND facilities. This role involves inspections, reporting, fire safety plans, drills, training, and supporting compliance with national and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Act as an assistant to the Fire and Life Safety Manager.
Conduct fire prevention inspections across DCC/DND facilities, including fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, detection systems, life safety equipment, housekeeping, means of egress, electrical/fire service areas, and other items identified in the DND fire inspection checklist.
Prepare and update required DND fire prevention documentation, including CF 80, CF 81, fire safety plans, fire orders, inspection reports, deficiency records, and DND/DCC-required templates.
Liaise with the Officer in Charge, Fire Wardens, DND Chief Fire Inspector, DCC Representative, building occupants/units, third-party contractors, and municipal fire departments when required.
Conduct fire drills and deliver Fire Warden, DND CF1416, portable fire extinguisher, and fire prevention/life safety training for applicable units, including theoretical and practical components during regular business hours, evenings, and weekends as required.
Review, monitor, and issue hot work permits for third-party contractor work and applicable AWRs in accordance with FMD 4004 and the National Fire Code of Canada.
Support fire protection system impairment procedures, emergency/fire incident response, active construction site inspections, DND OHS committee meetings, Fire Prevention Week activities, and fire investigation/IFSMR coordination with the DND Chief Fire Inspector.
Prepare monthly reports of completed and scheduled fire and life safety activities, including inspections, deficiencies, corrective activities, and forecasted work, using DND/DCC-required templates.
Provide timely responses to enquiries from the Fire and Life Safety Manager, DCC Representative, DND Chief Fire Inspector, and other contract stakeholders.
Maintain complete inspection, testing, maintenance, training, deficiency, impairment, corrective action, and monthly reporting records, including site records retained for six years or for the duration of the contract where applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Advanced analytical and time management skills.
Strong understanding of applicable fire protection and prevention codes, standards, directives, and contract requirements.
Thorough knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and design documents / specifications.
Continuous Learning.
Customer Focus.
Excellent Communication Skills.
Problem Solving and Innovation.
Ability to provide copies of required licences, certificates, and renewals to the DCC Representative before commencement of services and upon renewal.
Strong written and interpersonal skills required, including the ability to establish effective working relationships and provide quality customer service.
Must possess a valid G driver’s license recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Must obtain and maintain the required reliability and secret security clearances.

Skills

Fire protection and prevention codes
Building products knowledge
Blueprint reading
Design document comprehension
Specification comprehension
Written communication
Interpersonal skills
Customer service

Location

G.T.A, Southern/Northern Ontario Region

Work Type

Full-Time
On-Site
Travel throughout G.T.A and Southern/Northern Ontario Region

Experience Level

2–3 years of Fire and Life Safety inspection or Building Inspection or Property Maintenance Inspection experience in the construction/facilities management & operations industry.

Education Level

Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Technology, Building Construction, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant fire prevention experience.
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level 1 acquired through an IFSAC or Pro Board recognized institution.
NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator I acquired through an IFSAC or Pro Board recognized institution.
Fire Protection Technology Diploma, Fire Prevention Officer Diploma, Ontario Fire College training, CFAA registration, or equivalent relevant credentials is considered an asset.

Salary/Compensations

$60,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits

Group insurance benefits
Pension plan
Annual discretionary bonus
Career development programs
Other HR programs

About the Company

Black & McDonald's team is growing!
Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Equal Opportunity

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.