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Program Specialist
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM)
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
05702 - Fire Services Advisor 2
Salary:
$1,476.22 - $1,856.83 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Consider this rewarding role where you will showcase your leadership skills and make an impact in public safety for all Ontarians!
As a Program Specialist for the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, you will implement and evaluate fire and life safety programs to reduce fires, injuries, fire deaths, assist fire departments to meet their legislated mandate to provide public fire safety education in their communities.
What can I expect to do in this role?
•develop a variety of educational strategies including short term programs to prevent fires and reduce loss of life and property losses
•lead and assist fire departments to meet their legislated
mandate to provide effective fire and life safety education programs in their communities
•provide group leadership to section staff to carry out their duties
•develop partnerships to support effective fire and life safety education programs
•provide technical advice and assistance to the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, the Ontario Fire Service and related organizations
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge
Technical Knowledge
You have:
• knowledge of fire and life safety education programs, the Ontario fire services/operations and related legislation
• knowledge of statistical analysis, methods and practices regarding risk assessment, risk management, fire department management, fire protection and fire prevention services
• knowledge of the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of fire and life safety programs
• knowledge of latest developments, trends and programs in the field of fire and life safety
• knowledge of adult education techniques, curriculum development, and learning strategies to deliver educational workshops and training on fire and life safety.
Other Essential Knowledge
You have:
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of applicable OFM legislation, codes, statutes, regulations and bylaws
• Knowledge of fire service development, organization, and management practices to fulfill the expected leadership role in development, implementation and evaluation of effective programs
• Knowledge of media strategies, practices and tools to promote public safety programs and initiatives and to instruct fire service personnel
Communication, Influence and Presentation Skills
• You have strong written communication skills to write proposals, news releases, and communicate information to staff , the fire service, and the public
• You can effectively present at conferences, conduct training sessions and conduct media interviews
• You possess sound reasoning and negotiation skills to influence a diverse client and interest groups with opposing perspectives and viewpoints
Leadership, Organizational and Program Development Skills
• You have leadership skills to provide technical direction and facilitate training
• You have ability to delegate and assess tasks, duties and projects
• You have program development skills to conduct needs analysis, conduct research, focus groups, to identify delivery strategies
Other Essential skills
You have:
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Analytical, research and evaluation skills to identify trends and issues and identify high risk and hard to reach groups
• Knowledge of and skill in using a variety of software applications including Word, PowerPoint and E-Mail.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 25 Morton Shulman Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Friday, March 24, 2017
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - T-SL-104048/17
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 18, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
