Fire Inspector

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. YVR Fire & Rescue is a value and integrity-based department with a strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging that enables the team to deliver on our mission of being dedicated to protecting and educating our customers, our community and our environment through the delivery of professional aircraft fire rescue services. This in turn drives us toward our vision to be the best Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Department in Canada.

Position overview

Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, Administration, the Fire Inspector plays a key role in keeping the airport community safe by conducting fire and life safety inspections, identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with fire codes and regulations, and providing expert guidance to tenants, contractors, and operational stakeholders. Through proactive inspections, investigations, education, and stakeholder collaboration, the Fire Inspector helps protect people, property, and critical airport operations while fostering a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate inspection and compliance records, prepare reports, track corrective actions, and support audits and risk management activities while staying current on fire codes, airport requirements, and fire prevention practices.
• Conduct inspections and investigations to identify fire and life safety hazards, ensure compliance with fire codes and airport standards, document issues, provide recommendations, and verify that corrective actions are completed.
• Promote fire and life safety awareness across the airport by delivering training, providing guidance on fire prevention and emergency procedures, and working with tenants, contractors, employees, and operational partners to support safe and compliant operations.
• Support fire-related incident investigations by gathering and documenting information, assisting with reporting and trend analysis, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders while referring complex matters to senior staff.

Key qualifications include:

• Completion of high school and one to two years of post-secondary education, including courses in Fire Inspection, Fire Prevention, Fire and Life Safety Education, Fire Investigation, or a related field from JIBC, BCIT, or an equivalent institution.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in fire prevention, inspections, emergency services, public safety, aviation operations, regulatory compliance, or a similar safety-focused environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of the BC Fire Code, National Fire Code, applicable NFPA standards, fire protection systems, and fire and life safety principles, with the ability to apply regulatory and operational requirements during inspections, investigations, and compliance activities.
• Proficiency in digital tools, report writing, documentation, and Office of the Fire Commissioner reporting.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience delivering training, presentations, or stakeholder education programs
• Thrives in fast paced, dynamic environments with strong initiative, quick problem solving skills, keen risk awareness, and a commitment to delivering high quality, accurate work.
• A team player, capable of working both collaboratively and independently.
• Ongoing requirements for maintaining fitness level; maintaining all security clearances, passes and certifications; clear criminal record check; good attendance record; and other necessary requirements.

• Holds a valid BC Driver’s License with a clear driver’s abstract (i.e., less than 6 points) and able to secure & maintain Airside Vehicle Operating Permit (AVOP).

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring a welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

Given the airport’s 24/7 operations, shift schedules are established to meet operational needs. While regular schedules are planned in advance, occasional evening work or shift adjustments may be required, particularly to support Fire Prevention activities such as testing, maintenance, and inspections.