Fire Specialist Training Officer

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Reporting to the Deputy Fire Marshal, the Fire Specialist Training Officer (Officer) is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing programs involving and related to public and professional fire training for municipal, industrial, commercial, institutional fire protection. The Officer will assist in the effective implementation of fire safety prevention programs in all aspects. This position requires a highly motivated individual who can work with minimum supervision and be a highly effective team player. This position will be the vehicle in which all training requirements by the Fire Marshal's Office will be administered. The Officer will research, develop, coordinate and deliver training programs which will involve all aspects of fire protection/prevention and public education including, mining and exploration site.

This position will promote a standardized, effective training program for all stakeholders, public, government, industry, institutions and the municipal interest within the Nunavut territorial boundaries. It will involve development and delivery of fire prevention and fire safety training to schools, hospitals, elder's home staff, detention centers, fire department personnel, community groups and organizations and mining industry safety staff. The Officer will be required to conduct fire prevention inspections of structures and facilities where directed by the Deputy Fire Marshal. The Officer will be required as directed by the Deputy Fire Marshal to investigate and file detailed reports on fires. The Officer will also liaise with Nunavut Government officials, Community Councils, RCMP, Regional Health and Social Services Board, and other community agencies and groups to plan and promote public awareness of fire prevention procedures in the workplace, at home and in all schools.

The Officer will also encounter physical, mental and environmental demands such as; Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces on a weekly basis; Carrying equipment and performing tests that require a level of physical strength; Travel by foot in harsh climatic conditions, such as deep snow, icy roads and wet muddy areas are normal occurrences. Extensive travel into remote locations in small aircraft is required.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the following:

• Five (5) years' experience in the fire service, plus

• A recognized National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications or equivalent:

• NFPA 1001 – Level 2, Fire Fighter Professional Qualification;

• NFPA 1031 – Level 1, Fire Inspector;
• NFPA 1033 – Fire Investigator or NFPA 921 – Fire and Explosion Investigator;
• NFPA 1035 – Level 2, Fire and Life Safety Educator;

• NFPA 1041 – Level 2, Fire Service Instructor;

• A Class 3 driver's license with Air Brake Certification or equivalent is required.

• Working towards, or successfully achieved, the following IFSAC certifications or equivalent are considered assets:

• NFPA 1021 – Level1, Fire Officer;

• NFPA 1002 – Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.

• Fluency in two (2) or more of Nunavut's official languages is also considered an asset.

• 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 two (2) or more 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.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

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.