Deputy Fire Marshal
- Whitehorse, YT
- $89,704-104,043 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.Your impact:The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the territory. Your strengths will better your community by empowering Yukoners to lead healthy, productive, and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.About the branch:The Fire and Life Safety branch provides departmental coordination and support in developing and implementing fire prevention related safety management programs. The branch consists of the Fire Marshal's Office, which protects lives and property from structural fires and other emergencies, and operates enforcement, fire protection, suppression, and safety-related programs. The Fire Marshal's Office includes both employees and volunteers.About the role:Reporting to the Director, Fire and Life Safety, this position performs technical and specialized work in the area of fire and life safety, contributing to the effective administration and enforcement of Yukon's Fire Prevention Act and Regulations. Primary activities include fire inspection and safety code enforcement, fire prevention, fire investigation, fire department support and fire fighter training and public fire safety education. The deputy fire marshal also conducts inspections to ensure compliance with Yukon's Storage Tank Regulations.What you need to consider before submitting your application:
- Prior to submitting your resume an
- Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year); and
- Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications - specifically - how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
- Experience conducting inspections to ensure compliance with legislation, code, and/or standards;
- Experience conducting post-incident investigations and producing finding reports;
- Experience interpreting, applying and enforcing legislation, codes and standards;
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 or Yukon Firefighter 1; and
- Experience developing and implementing procedures and guidelines.
- Experience interpreting applying, and/or enforcing legislation, codes, and/or standards related to Fire and Life Safety, such as the National Fire Code of Canada, National Building Code of Canada, Storage Tank Regulations, Canadian Standard Association (CSA) B139 - Installation for Oil-Burning Equipment and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96 Ventilation & Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations would be considered an asset.
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 - Fire Investigator and/or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 - Fire Inspector level 1 would be considered assets.
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Understanding of modern firefighting and rescue practices including firefighter health and safety programs and systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and conflict management skills
- Proficient using computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to interpret legislation, codes, and standards and implement programs to ensure compliance.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, various levels of government, and members of the public.
- Ability to critically think, problem-solve, and make sound decisions during times of high-stress.
- Criminal record check including vulnerable sector check.
- Valid class 3 driver's license.
- Medical clearance.
- Primarily in an office setting.
- Requirement to wear and maintain a work uniform.
- Requires travel approximately 25% of the time. Primarily by road, but sometimes by aircraft. Incumbent will be expected to drive in winter conditions.
- Exposure to potentially hazardous situations during support of an active fire incident or incident investigation. Investigations may result in exposer to difficult sights and smells such as human and animal remains, require entry into unstable structures, exposure to harmful fumes, and require physical effort while wearing heavy PPE. The incumbent is expected to take all necessary precautions and utilize personal protective equipment such as turnout gear and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus to help prevent the exposure of carcinogens. The incumbent should also be aware of signs of personal signs of psychological stress and be familiar with tools and resources to support them.
- Exposure to load noise or other environments that require the wearing of personal protective equipment.
- Occasional work in an outdoor setting that may involve exposure to extreme climates and adverse weather conditions during the winter and summer months.
- Frequently required to work outside of regular business hours to attend meetings, complete training, and travel.