The Township of Lanark Highlands is currently seeking a qualified, community-focused individual to join our fire service team as a Fire Prevention and Community Safety Officer.
Summary:
Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Fire Prevention and Community Safety Officer will oversee the development, planning, coordination, and support of a broad range of progressive programs comprising of municipal emergency management, community safety, fire prevention, and fire protection services as defined by the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.
This position also ensures operational readiness and provides supervision as necessary, to all levels of firefighters, while actively working alongside them. A key focus of the position is remaining committed to ensuring the safety of fire responders and the public through prevention and mitigation of fire incidents in the Township of Lanark Highlands.
Fire Protection Services include fire suppression, fire prevention, and fire safety education.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training in a fire service position.
- NFPA certifications:
- NFPA 1001, Firefighter Level I and II or equivalent
- NFPA 1021, Fire Officer l
- NFPA 1031, Fire Inspector Level l
- NFPA 1041, Fire Instructor Level l
- Must possess and maintain valid Ontario driver’s licenses at Classes D and Z or above
- 3-5 Years of progressive related experience in a fire service with practical experience as a firefighter in a leadership role preferred, with experience assisting with fire safety inspections, enforcement, public fire & life safety education and special programs.
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit your detailed resume, and cover letter by 4:00 p.m. on 26 June 2025.
By Mail:
Township of Lanark Highlands
75 George Street,
P.O. Box 340 Lanark,
ON K0G 1KO
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please notify us should you require any special accommodations in order to apply or participate in the selection process. The Township of Lanark Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about the collection of information should be directed to the Clerk Administrator at the above address.
