Deputy Canadian Forces Fire Marshal

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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

- Leads the development and implementation of several national programs including firefighter proficiency training; DND firefighter training; Fire Service clothing and protective equipment; firefighting equipment; vehicle standardization; firefighter wellness and respiratory protection.

- Interprets various regulations, policies, standards and guidelines in order to explain potential implications on program development.

- Leads and directs the collaborative development of integrated HR, business and financial plans and priorities for the Fire and Respiratory Protection Programs.

- Provides expert advice, information, recommendations and briefings to the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal and senior management on key influences and issues affecting strategies, plans and priorities of the programs.

- Researches, drafts and promulgates policies, directives and standards relevant to the full spectrum of the Fire and Respiratory Protection Programs components.

- Manages the financial resources of the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal organization.

- Represents Management and advises Treasury Board as the Employer during collective bargaining negotiations for Department of National Defence firefighters.

- Advises the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal on the application of civilian policies and labour relations matters of national interest for Department of National Defence firefighters.

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.

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Intent of the process

This pool could be used to fill similar positions within the Department of National Defense with various language proficiencies and security profiles.

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
EDU1 – Graduation with a degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1 – Significant* experience in fire service management or operations.
E2 – Experience developing technical documents and developing recommendations for senior management**
E3 – Significant* experience in managing human and financial resources.


* ‘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.
** ‘Senior management’ is defined as Director level or above.

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of relevant acts, regulations, codes and standards related to fire protection and prevention.

COMPETENCIES
C1 - Analytical Thinking
C2 - Team Work
C3 - Planning and Organizing
C4 - Good Relationship Building
C5 - Initiative
C6 - Judgment

ABILITIES
AB1 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB2 – Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

EDUCATION
AEDU1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in Fire Safety Management, engineering, or other specialty relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AE1 – Experience in developing and implementing fire safety policies or procedures.
AE2 – Experience in the management of training programs delivery.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1 - Willingness to attend training/courses.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)
Other linguistic profile: CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

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

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to
the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

Increase employment equity representation, either through the recruitment of women, visible minorities, aboriginals and the disabled.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

COE1 - Hold a valid provincial driver’s licence.
COE2 - Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
COE3 - Willingness to travel, including travel by air.
COE4 - Willingness to wear a uniform.

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

Work location: Carling Campus

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.