Deputy Director, Fire Prevention and Emergency Measures

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Deputy Director of Fire Prevention and Emergency Measures Unit (CSCF) is part of the Corporate Security Division (CSC) and holds additional responsibilities of the Departmental Fire Protection Coordinator (DFPC) and the Departmental Emergency Evacuation Coordinator (DEEC). Both of these positions are appointed by the Deputy Minister (DM) of Foreign Affairs (USS).

In addition to the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) listed responsibilities of the above positions, the Deputy Director of CSCF is responsible for, but not limited to the following:
1. Liaison between GAC and the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) on matters related to fire protection
2. Liaison between the department Global Affairs Canada GAC and other federal departments as well as Provincial and Municipalities on matters related to fire protection and emergency management
3. Report significant performance and compliance issues to the Deputy Head
4. Ensure Facilities meet or exceed National Fire and Building Code requirements
5. Chair the All-Hazard Response and Recovery Committee (ARRC)
6. Create mitigation procedures against violent trends within the world
7. Maintain and manage the Incident Notification System (INS)
8. Maintain and mange the Building Status and Emergency hotline
9. Participate in the review of all floor plans for noncompliance issues of National Fire and Building Code for different projects (constructions, renovations, retrofits, etc.)
10. Suspicious package and x-ray training

Work environment

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.
 
Global Affairs Canada’s is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position.

Future needs : A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Global Affairs Canada. Tenures and official language requirements may vary according to the positions being staffed.

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
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ED1 - A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience
ED2 - Certification in fire inspections.
ED3 - Certification in Emergency Management

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
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• Significant* experience in developing and maintaining emergency management policies and guidelines.
• Significant* experience in developing and delivering training sessions.
• Significant* experience conducting fire and life safety inspections.
• Significant* experience in reviewing and approving blueprints and floor plans, and in noting all National or Provincial Fire and Building Code deficiencies.
• Experience conducting building risk and threat assessments.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience managing staff


* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience gained by performing a broad range of complex and related activities over a period of approximately three (3) years of work.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
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• Completion of one or more course related to fire codes.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
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• Experience leading fire cause and determination investigations.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Experience managing invoices
• Experience in a financial managing system
• Experience in X-Ray Radiation Safety and IED Image recognition
• Experience in using AutoCAD

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
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• Initiative and action-oriented
• Integrity and respect
• Reliability

ABILITIES
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• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to write inspection reports
• Ability to network and collaborate with various stakeholders such as senior management, as well as federal, provincial, and municipal government entities
• Ability to analyze issues and incidents and to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to ensure they meet national and provincial building and fire codes

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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• Ability to travel nationally and internationally on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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

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.