Assistant Fire Marshal at Government of Nunavut Recruitment

, Nunavut, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

133533.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fire Safety Implementation, Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation, Regulatory Compliance, Training Delivery, Inspection, Report Writing, Cross-Cultural Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Reporting through the Deputy Fire Marshal, the Assistant Fire Marshal is functionally and administratively responsible to the Fire Marshal. The incumbent is responsible for the effective implementation of fire safety and fire prevention, including responsibility for providing information, advice and guidance to owners, occupants, employers, employees, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public (clients), as to the requirements of the Nunavut Fire Safety Act and Regulations (FSA). The Assistant Fire Marshal will provide support and assistance to each regional community fire department and Fire Chief, conduct fire prevention inspections of structures and facilities where mandated, may assist with the development and delivery of regional and Territorial training courses, investigate and file detailed reports on fires resulting in a fatality, injury or large economic/financial loss and cause to investigate all other fires, and will help facilitate the delivery of fire protection services to the Nunavut communities. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job would be attained through the following: Graduation from a recognized fire training college, IFSAC and/or Pro-Board certification or equivalent: NFPA 1001-Level 2, Fire Fighter Professional Qualification, NFPA 1031-Level 2, Fire Inspector, NFPA 1003-Fire Investigator, NFPA 1041-Level 1, Fire Service Instructor; and 3 years related experience in the fire service, A Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Certification is also required. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. * The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. * Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. * Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. * Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. * Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. * The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Fire Marshal is responsible for implementing fire safety and prevention measures and providing guidance on the Nunavut Fire Safety Act. Key duties include conducting inspections, investigating serious fires, and supporting regional fire departments and chiefs.