Deputy Fire Marshal

**Department**:Municipal Affairs and Housing

**Location**:Yarmouth or Kentville

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:18-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is dedicated to safeguarding fire and building safety. Our core functions encompass developing essential policies and programs to uphold and enforce fire safety principles. We actively advise multiple levels of government on matters pertaining to fire protection, working closely with fire service partners throughout the province.

With a team of approximately 20 skilled professionals, our primary focus lies in supporting provincial and municipal partners in their efforts to achieve stringent building and fire safety standards. Additionally, we diligently collaborate with the Joint Municipal Fire Services Committee, ensuring the implementation of effective recommendations to enhance fire services.

**About Our Opportunity**:
This position will cover various counties which include Yarmouth, Digby, Queen's, and Shelburne Counties or Annapolis and Kings Counties depending on the chosen office location.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- Stakeholder Support: Provide information, advice, and guidance to multiple stakeholders and professionals regarding their duties and responsibilities under the Fire Safety Act and regulations of Nova Scotia. You will assist the public, building owners, and occupants in ensuring the highest standard of fire and life safety within buildings and premises.
- Inspections and Compliance: Conduct fire and life safety inspections in buildings and premises to ensure compliance with minimum fire and life safety measures.
- Fire Investigations: Conduct fire investigations, particularly those involving fatalities or injuries, to determine the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires. Investigate allegations of violations of the Fire Safety Act and Regulations, and if necessary, issue orders or initiate prosecution.
- Training and Education: Develop and deliver fire and life safety training and educational materials to enhance awareness and preparedness.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You must be a Certified Fire Inspector. In addition to this, you have at least eight (8) years of work-related experience in fire, enforcement, building investigations/inspections, and fire prevention, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

You must demonstrate:

- Strong knowledge of the Fire Safety Act, Regulations, Codes, and Standards related to fire and life safety.
- Working knowledge of the Nova Scotia Building Code Act, Regulations, Codes, and Standards as they relate to building construction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Diplomacy and sound judgment in assessing existing conditions and making recommendations for fire protection principles.
- Computer skills in word processing and database management.

Assets include:

- A National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Standard (Fire Investigator)
- Successful completion of courses recognized by the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing in fire prevention, fire inspection, and fire investigation.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
The OFM recognizes equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalent training, experience, and certifications include:

- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033
- Other provincially recognized Fire Inspector Certification
- Several years of training and experience in fire investigation and enforcement

**Salary Information**:
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- $2,885.19 - $3,352.47

**Working Conditions**:
This position requires you to work alone and at times be on call twenty-four hours a day, with extensive travel requirements. We will provide you with a government vehicle for these purposes.

You will attend fire scenes, some of which may involve hazardous materials. Physical fitness is required for activities such as climbing ladders and moving heavy objects. Adverse weather conditions may also be encountered.

**Additional Information**:
Applicants must qualify for Special Constable Status, possess a valid driver's license, and have access to reliable transportation to the office location.

Your worksite location is flexible and can be based out of either our Yarmouth or Kentville office.

**What We Offer**:
At OFM, we value and support our team members, offering a wide range of benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We recognize the importance of your passion and commitment to our mission. Some of the benefits we provide include:

- A government vehicle for tra