Fire Technical Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference? Do you want to be a part of an expert team helping to make Alberta communities safer? Look no further, the Technical and Corporate Services Division is looking for a Fire Technical Advisor to join the team! 

As a member of the Community and Technical Support branch, the Fire Technical Advisor will work with the Provincial Fire Administrator (PFA) and a team of other technical advisors to ensure that consistent, appropriate and high-quality information is provided in response to requests for technical information related to and with respect to building, fire, energy standards and systems. The Fire Technical Advisor is part of a team that is focused on the development and implementation of safety codes in Alberta. 

Responsibilities: 
The main responsibilities of this position are (but not limited to):

• Assist in the development of provincial codes and standards for fire safety and fire safety in buildings.
• Assist the PFA and Safety Coded Council Fire Sub-Council in reviewing and analyzing fire protection standards and systems.
• Assist in the implementation and coordination of the review of codes and standards involving fire protection systems, fire safety plans, interpretation of codes and standards and advice on compliance of specific projects.
• Assist the PFA and senior management in representing the department's policy and initiatives for fire protection systems and, in accordance with the department's direction, assist the Fire Sub-Council on projects, issues and initiatives.
• Supports the projects of Community and Technical Support across all systems regulated under the Safety Codes Act.
• Assist the PFA and senior management in coordinating stakeholder groups to support desired outcomes for public safety.
• This position may provide support to the Office of the Fire Commissioner on an ad hoc basis, but this position falls under the Community and Technical Support branch of Municipal Affairs. 

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/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Creative Problem Solving:  Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Build Collaborative Environments:  Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Agility:  Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Develop Self and Others:  Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others.
   

Qualifications

Required: Completion of a recognized fire training program (Fire Safety Codes Officer, Level B2 Inspector), and six years of experience in fire protection and prevention is required. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the bases of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:

• Experience leading in the administration and delivery of the Safety Codes Programs, Act and Regulations would be an asset. 
• Investigator C2 or NFPA 1033 certification is preferred.
• A related education in any one or more of the following:
  • Relevant experience in fire protection/prevention or building inspections/discipline; or
  • Engineering Technician/Technologist certification; or
  • Engineering. 

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 position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: This position is open to candidates in Calgary and Edmonton.

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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. 

Links and information on what the GoA has 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