Fire Protection Specialist

Securitas Canada Limited is one of Canada's largest providers of security services and a leader within our industry. Over 8,000 employees provide security services to thousands of public and private customers, large and small, across all sectors and verticals. Securitas is the second largest provider of security services globally. We have business operations in 45 markets and capabilities spanning from guarding to tech-enables security. We provide Integrated Guarding, Remote Guarding, Mobile Guarding, Onsite Guarding, Investigative Services and Technology Services.

This position is for an ongoing recruitment campaign and not for a permanent vacancy.

We are looking for fire prevention inspectors to join our client in Woodstock, ON and Cambridge, ON.

Many fire departments have hired our fire prevention inspectors across Ontario. The Fire Prevention Specialist Inspector is a critical member of the Fire Prevention Team and are responsible for all aspects of fire prevention and education throughout the duration of their shift. This role would require the FPI to work a continental rotation shift of days and nights.  FPI reports directly to the Security Shift Supervisor and are responsible for the following:

Shift: Days and Nights Continental Rotation

Life Safety Inspections:

Inspection, maintenance and use of personal protective equipment including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), identifying and reporting all deficiencies.

Maintain operational knowledge of Client Fire Prevention Standard and relevant building and fire codes and enforce these codes and standards.

Evaluate, establish, and enforce fire and life safety plans and conduct & observe fire evacuation drills

Delivers internal training to Securitas and Client personnel to raise awareness of fire prevention programs and activities.

Provides technical support and training for employee personnel.

Required to attend, and successfully complete, any training required by Client or designate which may be internal, off site or out of City.

Conduct monthly checks of life safety devices as assigned by the S/AM.

Complete fire safety shop audits and identify fire/safety concerns and report to confirm corrective action to eliminate hazards and follow up to confirm compliance.

Identify, investigate, and report fire/safety hazards coordinating with SAM, Health & Safety or Facilities Engineering for repairs.

Maintain operational knowledge of the mechanics and locations of the fire suppression systems on site.

NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level I & II from a recognized College or Academy.

Emergency Medical Responder from Canadian Red Cross.

Completion of the annual FPI Medical Questionnaire.

Must Successfully pass SCBA Fit Testing.

Mental Health First Aid Certificate issued by recognized provider within first 3 months of hire.

Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply.

Securitas Canada does not ask for money or bank account or other sensitive financial information upfront or within job ads, including public job boards during the application process.