Fire Prevention Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

​Through its Fire Protection Program, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) provides the guidance, tools and support necessary to monitor all activities related to fire protection, including the inspection of buildings and facilities for which the department is the custodian to prevent any fire-related incidents or disruptions.

As the Fire prevention specialist within PSPC, you will be called upon to carry out various research, inspection, training and advices related to fire prevention in order to ensure the safety of employees, as well as facilities and buildings.

Work environment

PSPC employs people with diverse skills, interests and backgrounds from across Canada. Whether you are a recent graduate or an employee seeking new challenges, we are looking for someone like you! You are looking to gain new experiences and develop various skills? You would like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence? Then, look no further, we have a job for you!

PSPC plays a meaningful role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada by providing innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay, pensions and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards.

Don’t you think that what we offer is tempting?

1. Competitive salaries – with annual increases.
2. Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal Government!
3. Advantageous pension regime and benefits.
4. Three weeks of holidays per year when you start.
5. Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff three (3) positions indeterminately in Gatineau. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions within PSPC.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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STEP 1: Do you have what it takes?
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EDUCATION:

Post-secondary school education diploma in fire prevention or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in the field of fire prevention.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

- Experience with building inspections or other related activities.

- Experience in providing advice and guidance on fire prevention and life safety.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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STEP 2: We would like to know more about you! You are almost done, just a few boxes to tick and your application is ready to go.
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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

- Certification or eligibility for certification as a fire inspector and/or fire prevention public educator.

- Experience in the development and delivery of fire prevention training or awareness sessions.

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingue Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

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STEP 3: Show us what you got! These competencies will be assessed later in the process.
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KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of the National Building Code and the National Fire Code of Canada or other provincial and/or municipal codes.

COMPETENCIES:

- Communication (written and oral)
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Thinking things through
- Client service

ABILITY:

- Ability to identify irregularities during building inspections or fire prevention/life safety procedures and recommend corrective measures.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to travel to various locations to conduct inspections.
- Available for occasional short trips.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.