Sinai Health Looking for Fire and Life Safety Coordinator at Ontario, Canada Full Time

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 5, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at –0, ext. 0, or email [email protected] Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Fire and Life Safety Coordinator to support the Building Services/Facilities.

The Fire and Life Safety Coordinator is an integral member of the supporting the Building Services/Facilities group. The incumbent will ensure that all aspects of fire safety, prevention and related emergency preparedness programs are in compliance to the relevant codes. After-hours support (i.e. evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) may be required to ensure that Mount Sinai Hospital is operationally prepared from a facilities perspective during shutdown periods as the multiple phasing and decanting periods associated with the Renew Sinai Development Project. This position will also provide technical and administrative support to the Senior Manager of Building Operations, and Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness. To be successful in this role, you will have superior organizational, communication, time management and interpersonal skills.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Fire and Life Safety Coordinator will:

• Participate in the review, analysis and evaluation of drawings, specifications and reports related primarily related to Fire and Life Safety projects or other assigned projects
• Respond to emergencies (fire alarms and/or code reds), execute the appropriate action in a timely manner and facilitate incident investigations
• Coordinate with Toronto Fire Services (TFS) for facility inspections and/or required emergency responses
• Prepare and monitor compliance with hot work permits required for capital, redevelopment and maintenance projects
• Monitor the facilities’ Fire Safety Code compliance by assisting with the following; Inspection of the following for ease of access and consistency with fire prevention and response standards: Fire exits/doors and emergency routes, Emergency exit lighting, Fire hose extinguishers and extinguisher cabinets Review and identification of amendments required to facilities’ Fire Safety plan Review of educational materials for fire safety, prevention, relevant emergency procedures and facilitation of fire safety training and drills. Identification and evaluation of hazardous conditions and/or practices
• Maintain and update the following documentation: Testing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems Staff participation in the Fire Safety Educational program Fire drill record book

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a degree or diploma, in a related field from an accredited educational institution
• Certified Fire Specialist or other relevant post-secondary Fire Safety Training preferred
• Knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems including familiarity with provincial and/or national building/fire/life safety codes, standards and best practices preferred
• 1- 3 years’ of relevant experience in a healthcare environment is an asset
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Power Point, Excel and Word). Knowledge of AutoCAD 7 or higher preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Must be able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations
• Possess strong investigative and analytical skills to problem solve preferred
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to establish and build effective working relationships, functioning both independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a strong ability to prioritize effectively and able to follow- through on deliverables
• Ability to function effectively in a fast paced environment with competing priorities and time constraints Flexibility with respect to working hours
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record