Provincial Firearms Officer

1 week ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:13-Feb-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The mandate of the Nova Scotia Provincial Firearms Office is the administration of the Firearms Act and its regulations and programs in Nova Scotia, on behalf of Canada, and in accordance with the deliverables of the federal-provincial agreement to administer the Firearms Act in Nova Scotia. Our mission is to enhance public safety by reducing risk of harm from misuse of firearms.

**About Our Opportunity**:
You will be designated a firearms officer by the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) in accordance with the _Firearms Act_. Acting under the direction of the CFO and the supervision of the Operations Coordinator (OC) you will be responsible to administer the Firearms Act, its regulations and part III of the _Criminal Code _as part of a team responsible for regulatory compliance.

You may be required to attend court to support your decisions or recommendations.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- Screening and evaluating information from a variety of sources and using that information to make decisions about the eligibility of individuals to obtain or hold firearms licences and authorizations that give access to firearms and/or ammunition.
- When necessary, directly contacting and interviewing individuals about their eligibility to obtain or hold a firearms licence or authorization.
- Updating licence information on the federal firearms database,
- Issuing, updating and rescinding firearms related authorizations.
- Managing the firearms licence processes for minors,
- Reviewing and recording court orders made regarding firearms possession or ownership.,
- Providing public awareness sessions,
- Assisting with training and development of other firearms officers,
- Performing duties of an area firearms officer, operations coordinator or CFO if required,
- Facilitating delivery of the Canadian Firearms Safety Courses by assisting delivery agents and instructors and maintaining required documentation.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
To be successful in for this opportunity you hold a bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Related experience means recent (within the past two years) experience performing detailed background checks on individuals, conducting investigations, interviews and risk assessments. You must be able to evaluate public safety risks and make decisions on whether an individuals access to firearms or ammunition poses a risk. You must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to interpret and explain complex legislation and regulations to members of the public.

You also;
- Must be able to keep secure confidential information,
- Must be able to prioritize and manage a heavy workload focused on public safety,
- Can work with mínimal supervision in a team environment,
- Understand legal terminology.

The following would be viewed as assets:

- Recent experience interpreting legislation or regulations,
- Fluency in French

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

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

**Working Conditions**:

- Majority of time is spent in an office setting with long hours in front of a computer screen and on the telephone.
- Little control over the volume of work, which is significant,
- Many cases will involve events related to domestic violence and/or mental health and require that you possess confidence in your judgement.
- Decision making about an individuals firearms licences and access to firearms can cause stress.
- Major, local events involving firearms can cause stress.
- Occasionally required to lift full standard size bankers boxes

**Additional Information**:
**This is a (3 year) Term employment opportunity based in Halifax with an anticipated end date of February 5, 2027.**

The RCMP security clearance process can take 8-12 weeks.

If you have not successfully completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course, you must successfully complete these courses within six (6) months of your start date.

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
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