Operational and Compliance Manager

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

Duties

Plans, organises and directs the conduct and reporting for all operational and compliance for the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal (CFFM) reviews and fire risk assessments throughout the Department of National Defence and everywhere there are military operations.

Provides independent and objective advice to senior management on internal compliance review findings, technical and administrative systems design, control and monitoring mechanisms on how to implement remedial action arising of reviews and risk assessment recommendations.

Develops and reviews CFFM's compliance review policies, medium and long-term plans, standards and strategies.

Coordinates CFFM's response to findings and conclusions by corporate and Auditor General about perceived and real deficiencies in the support of all CFFM protection and prevention programs.

Participates as a member of the CFFM management team in the formulation of broad and integrated internal compliance review, evaluation and inspection services.

Manages the human and financial resources associated with on-site reviews and fire risk assessments everywhere there are military operations subject to CFFM standards and regulations.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 1 indeterminate position in Ottawa, Ontario. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations.

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)

EDU1 – A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

E1 – Experience providing recommendations to senior management on issues pertaining to risk or compliance.
E2 – Experience producing technical documents or reports.
E3 – Experience leading a team or supervising staff.
E4 – Significant* and recent ** experience in fire fighting and rescue operations in either a full-time or volunteer/part-time on-call capacity
* ‘Significant’ is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of relevant activities over approximately two (2) years.
** ‘Recent’ is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.

C1 - Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision-making.
C2 - Planning and Organizing – Developing, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources.
C3 – Written Communication – Writing, including the ability to create presentations.
C4 – Oral Communication – Speaking, including the ability to deliver presentations.
C5 – Team Work – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
C6 – Results Orientation – Achieves expected results through the successful and timely completion of activities and delivery of products or services.

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

AEDU - Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

AOC2 – Fire Officer Level 1 (NFPA 1021 Level 1, or equivalent certification acceptable to the employer).
AOC2 – Fire Officer Level 2 (NFPA 1021 Level 2, or equivalent certification acceptable to the employer).

AE1 – Experience producing compliance or fire risk reports.

OC1 – Fire Fighter Level 1 (NFPA 1001 Level 1, or equivalent certification acceptable to the employer).
OC2 – Fire Fighter Level 2 (NFPA 1001 Level 2, or equivalent certification acceptable to the employer).

Willingness to work overtime on short notice
Willingness to travel for 25% of the time (5-7 days a month), including by air
Willingness to attend training/courses
Willingness to wear a uniform

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

K1 - Knowledge of national codes and standards related to the management and delivery of fire services.
K2 - Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Hold a valid provincial driver’s licence

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 random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.