Supervisor, Fire & Life Safety (12-Month Contract)

Overview

Oversee inspection, maintenance, compliance, and training of fire & life safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

• fire compliance
• emergency drills
• system maintenance
• training management
• audit coordination
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Collaborate closely with Project Management, Operations, and tenants prior to and throughout construction projects and ensure fire verification requirements are met. -Maintain relevant training, inspection, and maintenance level documents -Assist with creating and delivering ongoing reviews of critical Emergency Response Plans utilizing tabletop drills/exercises. -Ensures adherence to applicable Fire and Building Codes and standards, as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. -Communicate and conduct required annual evacuation drills as per code and collaborate closely with tenants and partners on their emergency preparedness response plans. -Assist with reviewing/updating the Tenant Construction Manual and enforce accordingly -Planning and monitoring of all property fire & life safety, and Occupational Health & Safety training, in line with company and industry standards -Participate in external and internal audits and represent the property teams as the focal point of contact -Collaborate closely with emergency response authorities ensuring emergency response training is aligned with municipal requirements. Administer and maintain property emergency notification system -Establish and maintain key contacts with internal, tenant, public authority, supplier, and life safety industry stakeholders -Assist with Joint Health & Safety Committee functionality, workplace inspections and following up on recommendations -Review drawings, blueprints for code compliance and recommend modifications as required. -Ensuring tenant premises are inspected as per established standards and confirming completion of any noncompliance items. -Assist property teams with hazard identification, incident investigation, new employee orientations and training. -Maintenance and inspection of all fire & life safety systems to applicable codes and company standards. Monitor non-compliance and timely completion of deficiencies -Implement, upkeep and test emergency response plans to ensure the property is adequately prepared to deal with a wide range of potentially adverse incidents, and the annual training of tenants -Assist with annual fire & life safety service contracts administration and scheduling -Review and post the Fire Safety Plan, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Response Plan. -Monitor property level health and safety compliance including use of internal online reporting platform -Supervise the work of contractors ensuring all fire & life safety systems are operational, all tests conducted at the appropriate times and services are available during all operational periods. Reviews costs, invoices, and makes approval recommendations and adjustments as needed. -Support Security Operations nationally in identifying hazards, reporting on compliance and other best practices -Ensure departmental and individual goals relating to fire & life safety are achieved

Requirements

• nfpa 1031
• cfaa license
• maximo hse
• fire engineering
• project management
• communication

What You Bring

-NFPA 1031 certification -Ability to take initiative and proactively provide suggestions/solutions to team members -Minimum of 3 years working in a fire and life safety or Occupational health and safety capacity -Ability to work under pressure and handle stress -Diploma or certificate in Fire Engineering Technology or Occupational Health and Safety -Strong communication skills, written and verbal -Understanding of NFPA Standards, fire safety system and suppression equipment/methods. Knowledge of industry techniques and emergent trends in Fire & Life Safety -Knowledge of building operating systems and maintenance of fire and life safety systems and equipment -Knowledge and experience working with Maximo HSE an asset -Excellent organizational, priority and time management skills -Ability to interact at all organizational levels with tact and professionalism -Completion of Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent -Good public speaking and presentation skills in group settings -Ability to work independently and as a team-player with a strong customer service orientation -Ability to multitask with tight and dynamic deadlines -Knowledge and understanding of all applicable fire and life safety related laws, bylaws, regulations, and codes for the province as well as federal and municipal legislation -Ability to deal with the public/tenants and respond to inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner -Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA)License or completion of CFAA Theory exam with minimum 2 years theory experience -Proven project planning/management skills and record keeping -Digital literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar software -Ability to work with minimum supervision

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About Cadillac Fairview

-The company specializes in developing, managing, and owning high-quality office, retail, and mixed-use properties. -Cadillac Fairview’s portfolio includes iconic assets across Canada and select international markets. -The company’s projects often combine modern design with sustainability and innovative technologies. -Notable landmarks include the Toronto-Dominion Centre and CF Pacific Centre in Vancouver. -The company is committed to transforming urban landscapes and creating vibrant community spaces.

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