Fire Safety Coordinator

Package Description

Fire Safety Coordinator - G4S / Allied

Job Introduction

This position description assumes that the individual has satisfied all basic requirements for employment by G4S /Allied Universal., including, but not limited to: security licence validation and criminal police information check as applicable (CPIC), credit reference(if applicable), background check, minimum age, and minimum education (high school diploma or foreign equivalency, or earned GED).  Additionally, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The individual in this position is required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by this position’s management.

Main Responsibilities

In April 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. We are building an inclusive, Be Phenomenal® culture that encourages, supports and celebrates a diverse workplace. We offer more than just a job—we offer careers. We have countless examples of individuals who began their careers as Security Professionals that today hold positions on our senior leadership team. Hiring Bonuses are being offered in select locations. Start your phenomenal career with us today!

The Ideal Candidate

We are North America’s leading security services provider with over 250,000 phenomenal employees. At Allied Universal, we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from within culture.  There are countless examples of individuals who began their career as Security Professionals and today hold positions on our senior leadership team. 

Start your phenomenal career with Allied Universal today!

The Fire Safety Coordinator will ensure that local Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation programs adhere to local regulations and national codes, company policies, standards, and procedures to minimize risk.

• Identify and maintain for reference all local fire safety codes and ensure compliance.
• Formulate and implement local plans and procedures for fire safety and emergency evacuation programs based on local and regional
• Ensure that local fire wardens complete training via an approved training program or
• Ensure that training and information is available to staff members on fire safety policies, procedures, and
• Ensure that local wardens have all equipment required for their duties, including fire warden vests, hats, flags, and flashlights if required, and any other equipment required by local codes or
• Administer policy and procedures as they relate to all fire safety programs.
• Assist with identification, investigation and correction of any fire safety
• Liaise with representatives of local fire departments and regulatory agencies.
• Review the effectiveness of fire safety
• Maintain a record of all assigned fire safety and emergency evacuation personnel, to include fire wardens and
• Review and approve, as necessary, emergency evacuation plans.
• Conduct a fire risk assessment of the
• Establish fire safety and emergency evacuation plans and programs for the
• Ensure that awareness training for fire and emergency building procedures is available to all
• Coordinate fire safety programs with building management in leased facilities.
• Determine the number of Fire Wardens needed in a facility, based on occupancy, travel distance to exit, emergency stairway, and risk assessment
• Conduct fire and emergency drills, consistent with policy, local law, and recommendation of risk assessment, if
• Identify fire risks & issues and propose corrective

About The Company

The Fire Safety Coordinator/s shall have the minimum qualification listed below:

• Ten plus years of operational experience in occupational fire safety and/or fire prevention in the regional/Toronto
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of the chemistry of fire, fire.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of building construction and how it relates to fire development, fire spread and the danger to
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of all types of fire sprinkler, fire suppression, fire detection and fire alarm systems
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and best practices
• Ability to interact with outside contractors and government agencies
• Ability to understand plans, drawings, and diagrams
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor programs, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to accurately complete and maintain required organizational and government required reports and records
• Knowledge of emergency response organizations, procedures, and capabilities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine the proper course of action
• Ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws, ordinances and regulations
• Ability to converse plainly and directly in a courteous and friendly manner with a variety of persons
• Knowledge and understanding of computer programs/systems applicable to duties and responsibilities
• Ability to set up guidelines for actions to be taken for unplanned events affecting life safety of employees and property protection
• Good organizational and personnel management skills
• Ability to contribute as a subject matter expert in the planning of new real estate ventures or alteration and renovation of existing ones
• Ability to conduct fire warden training
• Ability to conduct and manage fire drills
• Ability to conduct fire awareness and fire prevention training of employees
• Ability to analyze fire hazards and remediation