Apply By: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:59 pm EDT
Competition Status: Selection Process

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Amended - Fire Investigator -Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)

Job ID:
215638
Organization:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Division:
Office of the Fire Marshal
City:
Any City
Position(s) language:
Both English and bilingual
Job term:
7 Permanent
Job code:
05714 - Fire Services Investigator 1
Salary:
$1,584.94 - $1,948.86 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Amendment: 1 permanent unilingual vacancy added.

If you are a skilled investigator with strong communication and analytical skills, the Ministry of the Solicitor General would like you to consider this opportunity to become a Fire Investigator with the Office of the Fire Marshal. Your knowledge of fire investigation methods and practices is required to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire or explosion.

Note:
•There is a current need to fill Fire Investigators across the Province. Pending the results of the competition, consideration will be given to the successful candidates to allow them to work out of a District Office, based on the successful candidate's current home and operational needs.

• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.

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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.

About the job

• Create, organize and lead multi-agency teams (e.g. fire and police departments, technical staff) at fire scenes
• Conduct investigations based on established fire investigation methodology regarding the origin, cause and circumstances of fires
• Promote fire protection and prevention and be familiar with the delivery of fire safety and prevention programs
• Assist in the development and delivery of training
• Represent the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) in response to requests by fire or police departments, insurance adjusters and the public requiring the investigation of fires
• This position requires that the successful candidates be on-call 24 hours a day for certain days of the month and available at all hours to attend investigations.
• This position also requires extensive travel throughout the province including travelling by large and small aircraft as well as marine transportation.
• This position will also require you to wear the appropriate personal protection in working in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• This position will require you to work in all types of weather and is physical in nature while conducting scene analysis and is labour intensive while searching and sifting through fire debris in a systematic process while maintaining detailed notes.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• This position requires a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• The successful candidates must clear an employment security screening check
• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire. (For bilingual position only)

Technical Knowledge

• You have knowledge of and experience with fire investigative methods, techniques, procedures and theories in order to: conduct, evaluate, and report on investigations into fatal incidents, explosions, large loss fires, incendiary fires, serious threats to life, and multi-unit fires
• You have knowledge of court proceedings, including criminal investigations and rules of evidence to gather evidence and provide expert testimony
• You are able to determine cause, origin and circumstances of the fire/explosion as well as provide findings and recommendations
• You have knowledge of fire dynamics, chemistry of fire/combustion and scientific and technical principles
• You can operate a variety of investigative safety equipment, hand tools as well as a camera
• You have experience applying relevant legislation and related documents such as Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Fire Code, Building Code, Criminal Code, Office of the Fire Marshal Comprehensive Fire Safety Effectiveness Model, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Charter of Rights, Provincial Offences Act, Rights to Privacy Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, etc

Analytical and Evaluative Skills

• You can perform initial scene assessments to identify potential hazards as well as assess the scope and requirements of the investigation
• You have knowledge of building construction principles to assist in determining the structural integrity of a structure
• You are able to assess appropriate corrective action in compliance with legislation and standards
• You can identify trends in fire causes (e.g. hazardous products) and report on public safety issues
• You can evaluate the adequacy and condition of fire safety programs
• You have proven ability to prioritize effectively

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can liaise effectively with peers, stakeholders (such as public safety officials, police, fire departments), the media and the general public
• You are able to convey technical information such as the application of legislation or fire investigation findings
• You have written communication skills to record and maintain chronological records of incidents
• You have tact and diplomacy to interview witnesses during fire investigations and secure the cooperation of witnesses in often sensitive situations (such as the death of a family member)

Other Essential Skills

• You are proficient with computer software such as databases, word processing and spreadsheets to manage and evaluate data, create presentation/course material, and prepare reports

Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 6 English Permanent, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario , Vulnerable Sector Check, Driver's License History, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
  • 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario , Vulnerable Sector Check, Driver's License History, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Inspections and Investigations
Posted on:
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

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.
  • T-SL-215638/24(6)


Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.


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