Fire Marshal at University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, CA

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

http://www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: To be determined

New or Replacement Position: To be determined

Site: All UHN Sites

Department: Fire & Life Safety

Reports to: Manager, Fire & Life Safety

Salary Range: $84,006 to $126,005 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Shifts: Primarily Days; participation in on-call/emergency response as required.

Status: Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Position Summary

The Fire Marshal provides leadership and coordination of fire safety, prevention and emergency preparedness programs across UHN. The role develops and delivers fire safety education, conducts inspections and fire drills, responds to fire alarms and Code Brown events, ensures compliance with Ontario Fire and Building Codes, collaborates with Toronto Fire Services and other authorities, and supports a safe environment for patients, staff, learners and visitors across multiple hospital sites.

Duties

• Develop and deliver fire safety and emergency preparedness education programs for staff.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate fire drills, inspections and quality improvement initiatives.
• Investigate fire alarms, fire incidents and life safety concerns, recommending corrective actions.
• Respond as Incident Manager to fire alarms until relieved by Toronto Fire Services.
• Coordinate testing, inspection and maintenance of fire and life safety systems and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and standards.
• Participate in construction reviews and operational planning to ensure new projects meet fire and life safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records and regulatory reports.
• Build collaborative relationships with Toronto Fire Services, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum three-year Community College diploma in Fire Protection Technology, Fire & Emergency Services, Fire Protection/Emergency Services or recognized equivalent.
• NFPA Certified Fire Inspector Level I (minimum).
• Minimum 6-8 years of related experience in fire prevention, fire safety or life safety.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, emergency preparedness and hospital fire safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, lead investigations and manage multiple priorities in a complex healthcare environment.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.