Fire Safety Technician II

Classification & Regular Hours Hours per Week: 37.5 Level: O Please note, this is a 22-month temporary full-time contract opportunity covering a secondment. About Western Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. About Us To provide dynamic leadership and expertise in fire safety and emergency management that ensures the safety, security and quality of life of the Western community. Responsibilities The Fire Safety Technician will contribute to the promotion of a safe workplace, living space, educational environment and recreational space for students, staff, faculty, visitors and other guests visiting Western’s campus. The Fire Safety Technician will support the mitigation of fire hazards through the execution of technical testing and inspections, including ensuring accordance with, and application of, the Ontario Fire Code (OFC), the Ontario Building Code (OBC), and applicable standards. Qualifications Education: 3-year community college diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or a related field Experience: 2 years' experience testing, inspecting and repairing fire alarm systems 2 years' experience working with Ontario Fire Code (OFC), Ontario Building Code (OBC), Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Standards and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proven knowledge of testing, repairing and maintaining per CAN/ULC S524, S536, & S537 standards Proven knowledge of using various electrical meters and test equipment Proven knowledge of fire hazards and related fire prevention and abatement methods, fire prevention inspection methods and techniques, with an ability to conduct fire safety inspections Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices and procedures Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulation policies and procedures Ability to provide fire safety education and training to small and large groups Proven customer service orientation with the ability to respond professionally to inquiries, complaints and requests for services in a fair, tactful and firm manner Demonstrated ability to obtain cooperation and compliances to policies, regulations and legislation Ability to convey new ideas, information and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints and building floor plans Proven ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous and tactful working relationships with department personnel, the public and city officials Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines Prepare and coordinate daily, monthly and annual work schedules Intermediate proficiency required in Microsoft Office Word and Excel Familiarity with Western policies and guidelines preferred Union Statement Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants. Western Values Diversity The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194. Please Note: This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #43774 by 11:59PM on August 13, 2026

The Fire Safety Technician is responsible for mitigating fire hazards through technical testing and inspections of fire alarm systems. They ensure campus safety by applying the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, and other applicable safety standards.

Requires a 3-year community college diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or a related field. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in fire alarm system repair and working with OFC, OBC, ULC, and NFPA standards.

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• Fire Alarm System Testing
• Fire Safety Inspection
• Ontario Fire Code
• Ontario Building Code
• ULC Standards
• NFPA Standards
• Electrical Meter Usage
• Blueprint Reading
• Fire Prevention
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Technical Reporting
• Safety Training
• Multi-tasking
• Scheduling

• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Trades
• Education
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable