Assistant Fire Marshal
About The Position
Reporting through the Deputy Fire Marshal, the Assistant Fire Marshal is functionally and administratively responsible to the Fire Marshal. The incumbent is responsible for the effective implementation of fire safety and fire prevention, including responsibility for providing information, advice and guidance to owners, occupants, employers, employees, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public (clients), as to the requirements of the Nunavut Fire Safety Act and Regulations (FSA). The Assistant Fire Marshal will provide support and assistance to each regional community fire department and Fire Chief, conduct fire prevention inspections of structures and facilities where mandated, may assist with the development and delivery of regional and Territorial training courses, investigate and file detailed reports on fires resulting in a fatality, injury or large economic/financial loss and cause to investigate all other fires, and will help facilitate the delivery of fire protection services to the Nunavut communities.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized fire training college, IFSAC and/or Pro-Board certification or equivalent: NFPA 1001-Level 2, Fire Fighter Professional Qualification, NFPA 1031-Level 2, Fire Inspector, NFPA 1003-Fire Investigator, NFPA 1041-Level 1, Fire Service Instructor.
- 3 years related experience in the fire service.
- A Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Certification.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages (Inuktut, English, French).
- Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
- Knowledge of Inuktut.
- Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment.
Responsibilities
- Effective implementation of fire safety and fire prevention.
- Providing information, advice and guidance to clients regarding the Nunavut Fire Safety Act and Regulations.
- Support and assistance to regional community fire departments and Fire Chiefs.
- Conducting fire prevention inspections of structures and facilities.
- Assisting with the development and delivery of regional and Territorial training courses.
- Investigating fires resulting in fatality, injury, or large economic/financial loss and filing detailed reports.
- Investigating all other fires.
- Facilitating the delivery of fire protection services to Nunavut communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
