Fire Field Officer

**First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group Inc. (TSAG)** provides technical services and training for Alberta First Nations in the Treaty 6, 7 and 8 Regions.

TSAG is seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the responsibility of a full-time **_Fire Field Officer_** in our Edmonton office. The position will be responsible for Fire & Life Safety Code inspections of federally funded assets within our Alberta First Nations. Additionally, they will also be supporting the development, organization, delivery of the fire services team suite of programming for First Nations within Alberta.

**Scope**:
The Fire Field Officer will work within the team to assist with the completion of Fire Department Assessments, Fire Flow Assessments and Fire and Life Safety Inspections in First Nations communities, working with additional TSAG departments as required. The Fire Field Officer will also actively contribute to fire service training program development and delivery of existing programming materials. This position will also work with First Nations communities and work with fire departments to ensure support is provided for existing in-house training programs already in place.

**Required Duties**:

- Inspect, assess and report on First Nations funded assets as they pertain to Fire & Life Safety Inspections
- Develop and expand portfolio elements
- Perform administrative duties associated with program delivery including, but not limited to, ad hoc reporting, inspection reporting, statistical analysis
- Ensure the delivery of high quality and meaningful fire related training, fire system inspections, and support services
- Schedule and maintain accredited fire service training programs eligible for IFSAC and Pro-Board certification
- Schedule and maintain non-accredited fire services training programs eligible for local certification
- Work with agencies policing First Nations
- Take part in fire prevention educational delivery sessions as needed or required
- Participate in the instructional delivery of relevant fire service programming
- Maintain professional association membership/involvement related to the fire service, and CEU for certification
- Understand and follow occupational health and safety acts, regulations and codes
- Understand and actively practice all TSAG health and safety policies, standards, safe work practices and general guidelines
- Produce comprehensive reports compliant with reporting requirements and funding expectations within reporting deadlines
- Actively contribute to the development of department productivity goals
- Initiate and maintain partnerships for fire training, fire prevention and protection services
- Maintain comprehensive reporting procedures and ensure guidelines are effectively communicated and implemented
- Develop yearly work plan and contribute input to operating budgets
- Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications include**:

- Certification as a Safety Codes Officer in the Fire Discipline with:
- Fully completed Alberta Group B1 certification in good standing - **Required**:

- Fully completed Alberta Group B2 certification in good standing - **Required**:

- Alberta Group C1 certification in good standing **_considered an asset_**:

- Alberta Group C2 certification in good standing **_considered an asset_**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within the fire department
- Strong excel and word skills in Microsoft office package
- NFPA Certification in the following areas of discipline are an asset:

- NFPA 1001 Level I / Level II _Preferred_ - Professional Firefighter;
- NFPA 472 Operations Level - HAZMAT Operations Level;
- NFPA 1021 Level I - Fire Service Officer _considered an asset_;
- NFPA 1041 Level I - Fire Service Instructor _considered an asset_.
- ICS 100, 200, 300 - Incident Command System certification (ICS Canada) _considered an asset_
- Working knowledge of the Alberta Fire Code, Alberta Building Code, Alberta Safety Codes Act, Emergency Management Act, and the Forest and Prairie Protection Act
- Relevant OH&S courses and certification _considered an asset_
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills
- Punctual and reliable team player
- Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
- Knowledge/experience/understanding of First Nations Cultural Traditions _is an asset_
- Willing to travel throughout Alberta including remote locations.
- Valid clean drivers record Class 5 Vehicle Operators license as well as a reliable and insured vehicle

**Please, no agency calls.