Senior Specialist, Fire Safety
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Job Type:
EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):
N/AJob Family:
Risk Management# of Open Positions:
1Faculty/Service - Department:
Office of Emergency ManagementCampus:
Main CampusUnion Affiliation:
N/ADate Posted:
June 17 2025Applications must be received BEFORE:
July 14 2025Hours per week:
35Salary Grade:
Non-Union Grade NC8 - 35 hrsSalary Range:
$94214.00 - $117768.00About the Office of the Chief Risk Officer:The Office of the Chief Risk Officer offers a rewarding journey where your skills and passion for risk management will play a key role in shaping the future of the University of Ottawa. Our Office oversees Operational and Enterprise Risk Management Insurance Internal Audit Protection Services Emergency Management and Health Safety and Environmental Management. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the resilience and continuity of our operations. With a commitment to excellence youll have the opportunity to contribute significantly to promoting risk culture within our institution. We strive to be a valued partner and key player in advising and supporting University leadership faculties and staff helping to foster a culture of informed decision-making. Join us in building a resilient future for the University of Ottawa and become part of our collaborative and forward-thinking team.
Position Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Manager Emergency Management the Senior Specialist Fire Safety provides leadership in the planning coordination and administration of the Universitys Fire Safety Management (FSM) Program impacting all properties and activities conducted by the University. They ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code and related regulations develop and implement fire safety policies and procedures oversee fire safety training and exercises and provide expert advice to the University community. The role also includes conducting building inspections oversight on the proper maintenance of fire safety equipment collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance campus fire safety and resolving issues as they occur.
The incumbent is responsible for keeping abreast of the external regulatory environment to ensure that the risks and impacts associated with fire safety are well communicated to the University community and implemented in a fashion consistent with the strategic and financial objectives of the University.
In this role your responsibilities will include:
Provide expert advice on the Ontario Fire Code and its application to campus infrastructure and activities to internal stakeholders.
Develop implement maintain and continuously improve fire safety plans and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation regulations and best practices.
Conduct fire safety risk assessments building inspections and audits to identify deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Monitor fire safety equipment and life safety systems ensuring they meet operational and compliance standards.
Monitor hotwork permits and fire watches and ensure compliance with safety protocols related to high fire-risk activities.
Develop and deliver fire safety training awareness programs and fire evacuation drills for the University community.
Respond to fire-related incidents conduct investigations and implement necessary corrective actions.
Oversee and coordinate campus building evacuation response mechanism with key stakeholders.
Collaborate with Facilities Environmental Health & Safety Protection Services and Emergency Management to ensure alignment and coordination of fire safety initiatives.
Establish and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders including the Ottawa Fire Service and other agencies to enhance fire safety preparedness and response.
Stay current on emerging fire safety risks industry trends and regulatory changes to continuously improve the Fire Safety Management Program.
Prepare reports and documentation on fire safety activities compliance status and program effectiveness for internal and external stakeholders.
What you will bring:
Post-secondary degree diploma or certifications related to fire safety fire prevention or other specialization relevant to the position; or a combination of education training and/or work experience.
Professional certification in NFPA Fire Protection Specialist and Fire Inspector I & II.
Minimum of seven (7) years experience in the field of fire prevention fire safety and fire investigations preferably in a complex environment.
Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code and NFPA Standards and the ability to apply them in a complex environment.
Experience in interpreting explaining and applying fire codes regulations and procedures.
Knowledge in fire behaviour chemistry of fire and building components fire detection water-based fire suppression systems and fire alarm systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials management as it relates to fire safety and response.
Knowledgeable of building codes as they relate to fire safety and fire safety equipment.
Experience in reading blueprints and building plans.
Basic knowledge of OH&S including an understanding of the Ontario Health and Safety Act core requirements.
Excellent organizational and conflict resolution skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Experience in training leadership and presentation skills.
Demonstrates tact diplomacy and professionalism in dealing with a multicultural and pluralistic community.
Bilingualism French and English (spoken and written).
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Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:
Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.
The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect teamwork and inclusion where collaboration innovation and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons racialized persons persons with disabilities women and LGBTQIA2S persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more.
If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.
Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
