Firearms Officer

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will provide operational services for the provincial delivery and management of the federal Firearms Act. The services provided enhance public safety through the responsible administration of firearm licensing, serving a wide variety of stakeholders. 

You will be responsible for providing clear and concise advice on complex issues and make the final recommendation to the Chief Firearms Officer on the eligibility of the client. As part of the role, you will encourage compliance with corrective actions, investigate public safety concerns, resolve regulatory issues, and determine eligibility for firearms licensing, sale, transport and transfer. This will be achieved through a variety of activities, consultations, and communication with the firearms industry, including importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. You will also liaise with a wide range of organization, such as club and range operators, individual firearms clients, law enforcement agencies, court officers and other government employees. 

Some additional responsibilities include: 

• Working in accordance with the Firearms Act, other related federal and provincial legislation and the Canadian Firearms Program 
• Investigating and analyzing complex situations and making recommendations to approve or deny firearm licenses. 
• Advising the Regional Operations Manager on best approaches for establishing tracking, reporting and evaluation systems. 
• Responding to general and complex inquiries related to the Canadian Firearms Program. 

The position requires a high degree of discretion and confidentiality as well as the ability to work with complex situations under strict timelines.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts.
• Drive for Results: Uses a variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. 
• Agility: Makes decisions and acts in uncertain situations.
• Creative Problem Solving: uses research, analysis, and excellent investigation skills in arriving at complex solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field (Public Administration, Public Policy, etc.) 
• Two years of related experience (Firearms Agent, Policy Analyst, etc.) 

Equivalencies will be considered on a one for one basis. 

The following will be considered assets: 

• Working experience dealing with firearms. 
• Working knowledge of the Firearms Act, Canadian Firearms Program, and Part III of the Criminal Code.
• Working experience conducting public safety investigations. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This posting will be used to fill one, full-time permanent position. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week. 

The successful candidate must hold a Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (R-PAL). Handling firearms is a requirement of this position. Information about obtaining a R-PAL can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/get-a-firearms-licence. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete Alberta Peace Officer Investigator training and be eligible to obtain a Peace Officer Appointment. They will also be required to obtain and maintain Peace Officer status (Alberta Peace Officer Level 2). 

The successful candidate will also be required to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliable Security Clearance conducted by the RCMP. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:

• Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
• Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
• Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:

• Please specify your major and length of program
• Please specify the year you graduated
• Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs