Fire Safety Coordinator - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 143415Department/Program: Protection Services, Facilities & Environmental ServicesLocation: HalifaxType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining UnitCompensation: $26.8203 - $33.3176 /hourClosing Date: 06 November, 2022 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityUnder the direction of the Manager, Protection and Business Continuity Services, the Fire Safety Coordinator provides consultation, subject matter expert support and advice to all staff and management in developing and administering comprehensive fire safety program and fire safety awareness within IWK Health and all offsite locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring fire suppression, detection, and notification systems are in working condition and compliant with Code(s).The Fire Safety Coordinator is responsible for:

• Inspects existing buildings and occupancies for compliance with Provincial and National Fire Codes in addition to applicable building codes.
• Identify and assess fire hazards and recommend and monitor controls for those hazards to ensure the Health Centre is in compliance with policies/procedures and legislative requirements.
• In collaboration with Emergency Preparedness, maintain policies, procedures, checklists and signage, with regards to Fire Safety at the IWK Main Site, the Helideck, and off-site locations.
• Responds to and analyse the causes of fire alarms, follows up and provide solutions. Validates changes are acceptable with the stakeholders.
• Develop, provides training and assist with workplace inspections, incident investigations and audits related to fire safety incidents.
• In collaboration with facility engineers, maintain maintenance and testing of fire safety systems and equipment at the Health Centre and offsite locations including fire suppression, detection, and notification systems to ensure that systems are in working condition and compliant with Code(s).
• In collaboration with the Procurement Department, manage and maintain service contracts for fire safety systems and equipment.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of all activities.
• Oversees the monitoring & maintenance of fire suppression, detection, and notification systems.
• In collaboration with the Helideck manager, maintains and tests the helideck fire systems.
• Review plans and project specifications for renovation, upgrade, and construction projects, in collaboration with facilities team.
• Ensure up to date drawings for use within the Fire Safety Department and throughout the Health Centre using CAD Software.
• Collaborate with other IWK Health divisions with employee orientation on Fire Safety
• Supporting the Leadership of the broader Protection and Business Continuity Services Team.
• Contributing to the leadership team of the Protection & Business Continuity Services division.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Fire Safety Coordinator provides situational and operational leadership preparing for and during security / emergency / disaster related situations liaising with all levels of IWK leadership internally and various levels of federal, provincial, and municipal governments externally (Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshall, Transport Canada etc.).Hours of Work75 hours by weekly. On call coverage may be required.Your Qualifications

• Diploma in a related field (Fire Protection Engineering Technician, Fire Safety Systems, Fire Inspection and Fire safety Education) required or an equivalent combination of extensive fire safety related experience and education/training may be considered for this position. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Fire Protection/Safety is an asset
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fire safety required, preferably in a healthcare related environment
• Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate required
• Emergency Management and/or fire service credentials are an asset.
• Working knowledge of and experience with air ambulance, helideck operations, and Transport Canada standards is an asset.
• Working knowledge with:
• National Fire Code and NFPA Standards.
• National / local building codes.
• Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Knowledge of health care / patient care and IWK specific operations considered an asset.
• Proficiency with computers and technology, such as Microsoft Office Suite; SAP; fire detection, notification, and suppression systems; radio communications systems; elevator control systems; ID & access control systems; etc.
• Ability to handle emergencies and deescalate situations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer focused and collaborative approaches.
• Dedication to continuous learning and improvement.
• Demonstrated written, verbal and presentation/communication skills.
• Strong process/procedure development and implementation skills.
• Competency in other languages considered an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basisIf you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.Quick Apply

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