Fire Safety Planner

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 

As a Fire Safety planner, you will lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of standardized Fire Safety Plans and comprehensive Hazard Inventories for Facilities. You will establish consistent framework aligned with applicable fire codes, municipal requirements and recognized practices. Primary duties include: 

• Initiate, scope and plan the Fire Safety Plan program, including objectives, deliverables, timelines, approvals, communications, risks and facility priorities. 

• Develop standardized Fire Safety Plan templates and supporting documents.

• Coordinate implementation, communication, training support, document control and review cycles.

• Research and interpret fire and building codes, legislation, bylaws, standards, authority requirements and corporate procedures. Create templates, checklists and training materials. 

• Develop and validate site-specific plans through site visits, drawing and record reviews, hazard assessments and consultation. 

• Maintain Hazard Inventories documenting hazards, locations, risks, controls, responsibilities and review requirements; integrate findings into emergency procedures, training and communications. 

• Apply requirements to Fire Safety Plans, Vital Building Information forms, drawings, evacuation routes and emergency contacts.

• Identify compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, monitor controls and support inspections and audits; update plans following changes, incidents, drills or regulatory updates. 

• Research emergency fire safety practices, technologies, digital tools and monitoring approaches. 

• Promote risk-based planning, prevention, data-informed decisions and continuous improvement. 

• Coordinate operational staff, Operational Health and Safety (OHS) representative, records management, consultants, vendors, contractors, authority contacts and business unit participants. 

• Provide program-level oversight, facilitate meetings, clarify responsibilities, resolve coordination barriers, escalate issues and adjust work plans.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Science, Civil, Architecture, Environment, Computer, Data Analysis or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in the operations and maintenance industry, consulting or engineering firms, or research and development centers, councils or institutes.

• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending OR; a valid Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.

• Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit is an asset.

• Success in this position requires effective communication skills. analytical thinking, efficiency, thoroughness and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.  

Pre-employment Requirements 

• A security clearance will be conducted. 

• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle 

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Facilities 
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 22 months) 
• Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $46.21 - 61.78 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 110 Westhills Way SW
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: Novmber 24, 2026
• Job ID: 315568