Professional Standards Specialist
2 days ago
This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong background in fire safety and prevention. As a Professional Standards Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing training programs for Fire Prevention staff, as well as conducting research and staying up-to-date with codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and deliver training programs for Fire Prevention staff, including individualized training plans and technical-based training programs.
- Conduct research and stay current with codes and standards, operational practices, and industry best practices as they relate to the Fire Prevention Division.
- Review and recommend changes to established policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
- Represent the organization on various committees and associations as required.
- Maintain accurate records of all activities and prepare reports as needed.
- Develop minimum acceptability criteria for external testing and verification companies and assess and validate individual staff.
- Perform ongoing needs analysis to identify training gaps within the Division and develop training to correct those gaps.
- Manage budgets for training costs and prepare detailed reports to justify expenditures.
- Oversee administrative duties, such as coordinating enrollment, scheduling class times and locations, and sending invitation information to trainees.
- Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification or Level 2 Building Official Diploma of Qualification and ability to obtain Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification.
- Minimum eight (8) years' relevant experience administering the Fire Safety Act and Regulations, Building Code Act and Regulations, and/or related legislation.
- Ability to demonstrate capacity and competency to inspect all buildings, structures, facilities, and occupancies as defined by the Nova Scotia Building Code and Nova Scotia Fire Code.
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license.
- Considerable experience inspecting complex buildings (ex: high rise, industrial) similar to those found in HRM considered an asset.
- Certificate or degree in Adult Education would be an asset.
- Certificate or experience in eLearning instructional design would be an asset.
- Detailed knowledge of the HRM Charter, Nova Scotia Building and Fire Codes, Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act, HRM By-laws M200, O109, F100, and B400.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of common law principles, including precedents resulting from Court and Regulatory Body decisions.
- Knowledge of associated construction approval departments and agencies, as well as their related procedures and regulations.
- Knowledge of business-related software and technology, i.e. spreadsheets, databases, word processing, email, etc. (FDM, LMS, Microsoft Suite, and Hansen Information System would be considered an asset).
Applicants will be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Competencies- Analytical Thinking
- Organization/Planning
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Valuing Diversity
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Risk Management
- Decision Making
- Managing Change
- Values & Ethics
- Developing Others
Permanent, Full-time
Hours of work: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday; flexibility may be required due to client demands.
SalaryNon-Union Level 7: $82,080-$106,220 annually (salary will be commensurate with education and experience).
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