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Program Specialist - Bilingual (English/French)

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Office of the Fire Marshal

City:

Sudbury

Language of Position(s):

Bilingual English/French

Job Term:

1 Permanent

Job Code:

05702 - Fire Services Advisor 2

Salary:

$1,614.53 - $2,030.79 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

194952

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Office of the Fire Marshal, seeks an individual to provide project leadership, operational implementation, coordination and support in the development, implementation and ongoing support and monitoring of large-scale technology-based tools and resources for fire services in Ontario.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Coordinate stakeholder consultation, conduct research and analysis, develop content and support resources, coordinate project communications and risk management planning, and coordinate technical support resources
• Provide knowledgeable support and advice to internal and external clients including coaching/mentoring, tutorial materials and guidance, problem solving, troubleshooting, and system quality monitoring and continuous improvement
• Support projects and initiatives in Field and Advisory Services

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced-plus level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Fire Safety Knowledge

• You have knowledge of public fire safety theories, techniques, methods, and practices as well as legislation and regulations related to firefighting, fire safety, protection, and prevention
• You understand fire sciences, behavior, techniques of suppression, building construction, post fire evaluation audit, and fire inspection methods/techniques
• You have an understanding of municipal fire protection service delivery and federal, provincial, and municipal roles/functions

Communication (oral and written), Leadership, and Interpersonal Skills

• You are able to work effectively with officials, maintain effective relationships among staff and program stakeholders, and provide guidance to staff
• You can develop recommendations and mediate disputes
• You are able to promote and disseminate program and fire safety information

Demonstrated Research, Analytical, and Evaluative Skills

• You have interpretive skills to assess complex information and prepare reports
• You can develop, deliver, and evaluate Office of the Fire Marshal programs
• You are able to research and develop policy and guidelines and advise on the delivery of effective fire protection services

Project Management, Organizational, and Coordination Skills

• You can coordinate and support the development and implementation of projects and programs
• You can manage time and organize work as well as record and file information

Computer Skills

• You are proficient with computer software systems to manage and evaluate data, create presentation/course material, and prepare reports
• You can use spreadsheets, word-processing, and other software

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

Category:

Inspections and Investigations

Posted on:

Monday, February 27, 2023

Note:

This ad is also available in French.
In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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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 Monday, March 20, 2023 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.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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