Provincial Firearms Officer (Program Admin Officer 1-2) (Term)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Halifax, NS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The mandate of the Nova Scotia Provincial Firearms Office is the administration of the Firearms Act and its regulations and programs in Nova Scotia, on behalf of Canada, and in accordance with the deliverables of the federal-provincial agreement to administer the Firearms Act in Nova Scotia. Our mission is to enhance public safety by reducing risk of harm from misuse of firearms. You will be designated a firearms officer by the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) in accordance with the Firearms Act. Acting under the direction of the CFO and the supervision of the Program Lead you will be responsible to administer the Firearms Act, its regulations and part III of the Criminal Code as part of a team responsible for regulatory compliance. You will be directly involved and responsible for conducting eligibility investigations and risk assessments on applicants seeking to obtain firearms licenses or who hold a firearms licence where concerns have been identified. You will assess and process applications for authorizations made pursuant to the Firearms Act. These responsibilities involve the issuing of firearms licenses, authorizations, and approvals in accordance with the legislation and when required refusing or revoking an authorization. Where a public safety reason exists, you will recommend refusal or revocation of a license to the CFO. You will also be required to routinely respond to public inquiries through email and by telephone. You may be required to attend court to support your decisions or recommendations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Recent (within the past two years) experience performing detailed background checks on individuals, conducting investigations, interviews and risk assessments.
Ability to evaluate public safety risks and make decisions on whether an individual’s access to firearms or ammunition poses a risk.
Demonstrated good communication skills and ability to interpret and explain complex legislation and regulations to members of the public.
Ability to keep secure confidential information.
Ability to prioritize and manage a heavy workload focused on public safety.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
Understand legal terminology.
A valid Nova Scotia driver’s License is required.
A driver’s transcript will be required.
This job involves significant travel through a geographic zone.
You will be responsible for operation of a fleet vehicle.
Must successfully complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course within six (6) months of your start date (if not already completed).

Nice To Haves

Recent experience interpreting legislation or regulations
Fluency in French

Responsibilities

Screening and evaluating information from a variety of sources and using that information to make decisions about the eligibility of individuals to obtain or hold firearms licences and authorizations that give access to firearms and/or ammunition.
When necessary, directly contacting and interviewing individuals about their eligibility to obtain or hold a firearms licence or authorization.
Sending correspondence to individuals to address deficiencies with their applications.
Updating licence information on the federal firearms database.
Issuing, updating and rescinding firearms related authorizations.
Managing the firearms licence processes for minors.
Monitoring email and telephone and answering public inquiries about the Firearms Act, licencing and authorizations process and legislation.
Reviewing and recording court orders made regarding firearms possession or ownership.
Providing public awareness sessions.
Assisting with training and development of other firearms officers.
Performing duties of an area firearms officer, operations coordinator or CFO if required.
Facilitating delivery of the Canadian Firearms Safety Courses by assisting delivery agents and instructors and maintaining required documentation.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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Life Insurance
General illness
Short and Long Term Disability
Vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
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