Job Description

Requisition ID: 371722
Position Number: 20045933
Posting End Date: December 20, 2024
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre - 732 McDermot Avenue
Department / Unit: Maintenance
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: 01/06/2025
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $36.591, $37.691, $38.820, $39.986, $41.186, $42.418
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Director of Operations and direction from the Fire Marshal, the Fire Safety Officer develops, coordinates and implements a comprehensive fire safety program for the Health Sciences Centre complex. The fire safety program includes but is not limited to a campus wide fire safety plan, fire safety regulation including fire policies and operational guidelines, oversight of construction and retrofit work affecting fire safety and fire safety orientation and training of site management and staff alike.

• The incumbent works with HSC FM staff and trades contractors to ensure site fire safety systems are fully functional and are maintained to regulatory standards for operability.
• The incumbent is responsible to work with HSC staff and management along with external customers and regulatory bodies within municipal and provincial governments to ensure continuous improvement of the HSC fire safety program.
• The Fire Safety Officer performs regular audits to ensure fire safety standards within the Health Sciences Centre are developed and maintained in accordance with the Manitoba Fire Code, Shared Health Fire Safety Policy/Guidelines and the HSC Fire Plan.

Experience

• Three years' experience as a fire safety officer within an institutional setting is required.
• Five years' experience as a fire inspector with experience in inspection of institutions and healthcare occupancies preferred.
• Ability to interpret and use the Manitoba Fire Code, Manitoba Building Code, City of Winnipeg By-Laws and NFPA Standards.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Certification through the Manitoba Fire College (or equivalent) in Fire Inspection is required.
• Certification through Manitoba Emergency Services College (or equivalent) as a Fire and Life Safety Educator would be considered an asset.
• Certification and/or training in mechanical, electrical or safety engineering technology is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Fire Inspector Level 1 NFPA 1031 Certificate (Required).
• Fire Inspector Level 2 NFPA 1031 Certificate (Required).
• AutoCAD Level 1 (Required).
• Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 NFPA 1035 Certificate (Preferred).

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of building inspection techniques/methods is required.
• Knowledge of training methods and course development would be considered an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Windows based word processing, spreadsheet and data processing software required.
• Training in computer aided drafting (CAD Level 1) or equivalent is required.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Knowledge/training in technical trades including building systems especially fire safety systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the Facility Management team.
• Ability to manage conflict and exercise good judgement.

Physical Requirements

• Good manual dexterity.
• Position involves entering confined areas such as mechanical rooms and crawl spaces and working in elevated places on various pieces of equipment (i.e., ladders, catwalks, scaffold).

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.