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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - CPS Fire & Life Safety Advisor (Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator)
Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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CPS Fire & Life Safety Advisor (Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator)Requisition ID: 42801 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe CPS Fire & Life Safety Advisor (Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator) provides advice and operational management pertaining to the City?s internal Fire and Life Safety Program. This includes audits to ensure all City assets are compliant with BC Fire Code and Building Code. This position will provide on-site tactical planning with respect to fire safety plans, life safety equipment inspection programs, fire and life safety education and training, and internal fire prevention activities. The CPS Fire & Life Safety Advisor provides fire and life safety advice and expertise to City managers, and works with facility operational staff to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, codes, standards and best practices.Specific Duties and Responsibilities Advises a designated portfolio of business portfolios as assigned and acts as a backup for other portfolios when necessary. Develops and oversees the implementation of fire and life safety programs/systems/approaches. Works with managers and supervisors to develop appropriate and coordinated fire safety plans and responses by on-site personnel. Advises managers and supervisors on practices, policies and duties required to be in compliance with Fire Code. Provides consultation to City departments/programs regarding fire and life safety issues and requirements. Works with Managers, supervisors and staff to develop Life Safety programs specific to leased properties, including roles and responsibilities. In conjunction with Real Estate and Facilities Management, Planning and Development (Capital Project) ensures that appropriate equipment and fire safety plans are in place in leased facilities and that drills are conducted and staff educated to code in these facilities. Works with the CPS Manager, Fire and Life Safety to develop policies and procedures to ensure City assets continue to be compliant. Develops and maintains fire and life safety response protocols for on-site personnel. Maintains records of all required fire and life safety activities. Develops and updates, as required, site specific fire safety plans for each directly managed facility. Supports managers in the implementation of their departmental specific fire safety plan. Interprets and maintains compliance standards in accordance with the BC Fire Code and BC building code and related regulations. Advises the monitoring stations of changes in the status of the building life safety systems impairments. Coordinates Fire Watch activities during irregular operations related to building, life safety system outages and impairments. Documents and ensures annual testing of fire alarm and building suppression systems through a trade qualified professional. Coordinates training of the facility supervisory staff and other occupants in their responsibilities for fire safety and carrying out the fire emergency procedures described in the fire safety plan. Identifies the need for, and leads or updates, risk assessments. Analyzes and produces statistics and metrics related to CPS fire and life safety. Ensures fire drills are conducted in all directly managed f- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$43.78HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #100123
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