Program Advisor (Fire Safety and Engineering)

Update: Closing date extended to 2019-07-19

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by responding to the screening questions in the online application. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how, when and where they meet the requirement. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

EED1 Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE

EEX1 Experience in the development of fire prevention and life safety documents including the development of Fire Safety Plans, Emergency Procedures and training courses.
EEX2 Experience in helping to develop policies, standards, and guidelines.
EEX3 Experience in conducting fire prevention inspections or life safety building inspections.
EEX4 Experience in providing support and guidance on the operation and maintenance of fire protection or life safety systems.
EEX5 Experience in reviewing technical reports and documents to determine trends and deficiencies.

Degree equivalency

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AED1: Education from a recognized post-secondary institution in fire protection, industrial safety, security, mechanical, electrical, civil, architecture or some other recognized specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
AED2: Eligibility for Certification from the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) as a Fire Alarm Technician.
AED3: Eligibility for recognition as a CET (Certified Engineering Technician).
AED4: Fire Investigation training to Level 1 (Fire Cause Determination) or higher.

EXPERIENCE

AEX1: Experience in project management, forecasting and contracting.

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

EK1: Knowledge of the practices of engineering fields and specialties as applied to the construction, operation and maintenance of fire protection and life safety infrastructure and equipment.
EK2: Knowledge of post-fire investigations and report writing.
EK3: Knowledge of the National Building and Fire Codes of Canada; the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
EK4: Knowledge of fire detection and fire suppression equipment and systems.
EK5: Knowledge of regulations related to personal protective equipment and use.

ABILITIES

EA1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
EA2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
EA3: Ability to identify, define and analyze safety issues and deficiencies and develop options, strategies and solutions.
EA4: Ability to plan, coordinate and manage programs or projects.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

EPS1: Integrity
EPS2: Teamwork
EPS3: Effective Interpersonal Skills
EPS4: Initiative
EPS5: Judgment

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel across Canada by plane, train, bus or auto.
Willingness and ability to enter into a Correctional Facility.

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.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random selection and/or top-down selection and/or use of an asset may be used at any moment of the process to manage the number of candidates.

For this selection process, we may find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to selection processes should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidates' responsibility to inform us of a change of contact information during the course of this selection process and to regularly verify your incoming e-mails.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

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.