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Field Officer
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
05700 - Fire Services Advisor 1
Salary:
$1,369.67 - $1,673.24 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring your vision and experience in emergency response and management to the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management and be a part of building a strong emergency management program in Ontario!
What can I expect to do in this role?
• Lead, coordinate and monitor emergency management programs
• Handle emergency management issues including prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery
• Support municipalities/ First Nations/ministries and other organizations
• Be a member of the provincial emergency response team and may be deployed with little notice for extended periods of time
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You have minimum valid driver's license class of “G” or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario in order to access emergency, exercise and training sites not accessible by public transportation
• You have a willingness to work irregular and extended hours particularly during emergencies and be on-call on a regular basis
• You have ability to travel frequently within Ontario and occasionally to other provinces/territories and USA.
Emergency Management Knowledge and Experience
• You have working knowledge of emergency management theories and principles (i.e. Incident Management System, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) to assist and advise communities, senior management, and stakeholders on emergency responses
• You have a strong knowledge of municipal administration, operations, governance and practices (i.e. Municipal Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
• You have experience interpreting, applying, and providing advice on emergency management operations (i.e. Incident Management System), acts and legislation (i.e. Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act), and municipal/provincial/federal programs (i.e. Ontario Critical Infrastructure Assurance Program, Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program)
Proven Communication, Interpersonal, Leadership Skills
• You have political acuity skills to allow you to interact with a variety of internal/external stakeholders, lead meetings, and address community issues
• You have writing skills to prepare briefing notes, media documents, and public education materials
• You have presentation skills to deliver training programs
• You have demonstrated cultural sensitivity to relate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Analytical Skills
• You can use sound judgment in critical situations to assess and provide advice in emergency situations as well as evaluate proposals
• You have proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Technical Skills
• You are proficient with software applications including word processing, presentations as well as the internet
• You can use audiovisual technologies, radio equipment, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Additonal Information
A one-hour 'optional' information session will be held on March 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM via webinar. To register for the webinar, please contact precious.headley@ontario.ca. The session will cover topics such as the structure and mandate of the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management and Emergency Management Field Operations, and current priorities for the position.
**This session is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.**
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 223 Aylmer St, Peterborough, East Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Thursday, February 23, 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-104851/17
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 Thursday, March 9, 2017 11:59 pm EST. 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.
