Are you a graduate of a degree program in Engineering with a keen interest in the safety and prevention aspects of fire events and have a passion for doing work that is purposeful, meaningful and that will ultimately result in public safety for the City you live in? Are you eager about working for a corporation that strives on values such as teamwork, work/life balance, and has an overall commitment to over 80,000 citizens? If the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise and demonstrate professional stewardship supporting a unique client group such as the City of Edmonton’s internationally accredited Fire Rescue Service team excites you consider this opportunity:
Through continuous training and mentorship by the Senior Fire Protection Engineer as well as access to state of the art resources, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Be a key point of contact working with multiple stakeholders City Wide with a specific focus on supporting the operations of Fire Rescue Services applying technical analysis of specialized safety equipment, and fire apparatus specific to the fire protection industry
• Technical review of development applications, assist with planning initiatives, and review engineering designs and drawings
• Contribute to public safety through application of state of the art engineering science, impacting public safety codes, standards, and practices both locally and nationally
• Participate in developing and evaluating operational processes and guidelines using strong engineering principles, ensuring a high-degree of safety to the public, as well as emergency responders
• Assist in the review and development of safety codes, regulations, standards and bylaws and evaluating their effects on safety
• Represent the Branch as a Fire Industry Expert and Liaise with other areas with Fire Rescue and with the support of an amazing community of peers and professionals carry out exciting and engaging special projects.
• Liaising with other areas with Fire Rescue Services such as Fire Prevention and Fire Investigations to provide technical support on issues related to fire safety science
To visualize what it is like to be on our team, visit The City of Edmonton Engineers Talent Hub
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university preferably with course-work in Fire Protection Engineering
• A minimum of four (4) years engineering experience in mechanical design, safety code consultation or fire Protection design. Those with less than 4 years of experience may still be considered at the EIT level
• P.Eng OR Engineer in Training (EIT) registered with APEGA or eligible for registration with APEGA
• Certification with the National Fire Protection Association and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers would be an asset
• Familiarity/Experience with Fire Protection Engineering would be considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of municipal planning processes, hazardous processes and materials
• Ability to be resourceful research, analyze, and summarize highly technical data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to make public presentations
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License or operators licensing equivalent recognized by the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta. Reg. 320/2002
• An original Police Information Check or Certified Criminal Record Check issued within the past 6 months that is satisfactory to the employer will be required before starting in the position. New hires will be required to obtain this check from Edmonton Police Services or a local RCMP detachment. Please note, this may take up to 3 weeks to process
• Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program
General:
• Applicants may be tested
• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals
The Province of Alberta is a party to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia, and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca/
Recruitment Consultant: TL/JS
Classification Title: Engineer 2
Posting Date: May 13, 2013
Closing Date - 11:00 p.m. MST on: June 2, 2013
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Public Safety (Community Services)
Work Location(s): Station 1 (Fire), 10351 - 96 St Edmonton T5J 3R8
Salary Range: 91M, Salary Grade: PE2, $68,977 - $98,540 (Annually). Those individuals not having the Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or less than four (4) years experience may be considered for the position at a lower Salary Grade: PE1, $55,048 - $78,646 (Annually)
Edmonton, City
Third Floor, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5J 2R7
