6990BR

Professional Standards Specialist

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for permanent position of Professional Standards Specialist in Fire Prevention with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE).

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values.

We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the direction of the Manager, Internal & Investigative Services, the Professional Standards Specialist develops, facilitates, monitors, and continuously improves training programs and training plans for Fire Prevention staff.

The Professional Standards Specialist will be responsible for the creation and execution of individualized training plans for all positions in the Division.

The Professional Standards Specialist will also develop technical based training programs for various internal and external stakeholders as needed to support customers meeting regulatory compliance goals.

The Professional Standards Specialist conducts themselves in a professional, competent manner at all times when representing HRFE.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and is responsible for delivery / oversight of training of Fire Prevention Personnel in HRFE.
• Responsible for conducting research and keeping current with codes and standards, operational practices, and industry best standards as they relate to the Fire Prevention Division.
• Reviews established policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines and recommends any changes or additions deemed necessary.
• Represents HRM on various committees and associations as required.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of all activities. Prepares and submits, on a timely basis, daily logs and other appropriate reports based on functions being performed.
• Develops minimum acceptability criteria for external testing and verification companies and may be required to assess and validate individual staff.
• Performs ongoing needs analysis to identify training gaps within the Division and develop training to correct those gaps.
• Creates budgets for all costs associated with training and write detailed reports to justify expenditures.
• Prepares training locations by ensuring instructors have the tools, technical equipment and resources needed to effectively deliver a course module.
• Oversees general administrative duties, such as coordinating enrollment, scheduling class times and locations and sending invitation information to all trainees.
• Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

• Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification or Level 2 Building Official Diploma of Qualification and ability to obtain Level 2 Fire Inspector Certification.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ relevant experience administering the Fire Safety Act and Regulations, Building Code Act and Regulations and / or related legislation.
• Must be able to demonstrate capacity and competency to inspect all buildings, structures, facilities, and occupancies as defined by the Nova Scotia Building Code and Nova Scotia Fire Code.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license.
• Considerable experience inspecting complex buildings (ex : high rise, industrial) similar to those found in HRM considered an asset.
• Certificate or degree in Adult Education would be an asset.
• Certificate or experience in eLearning instructional design would be an asset

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities :

• Detailed knowledge of the HRM Charter, Nova Scotia Building and Fire Codes, Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act, HRM By-laws M200, O109, F100 and B400.
• Must have a sound knowledge and understanding of common law principals including precedents resulting from Court and Regulatory Body decisions.
• Knowledge of associated construction approval departments and agencies as well as their related procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of business-related software and technology, i.e. spreadsheets, databases, word processing, email, etc. (FDM, LMS, Microsoft Suite and Hansen Information System would be considered an asset).

Security Clearance Requirements : Applicants will be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Competencies : Analytical Thinking, Organization / Planning, Customer Service, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Communication, Conflict Management, Risk Management, Decision Making, Managing Change, Values & Ethics, Developing Others

WORK STATUS : Permanent, Full-time

HOURS OF WORK : Hours of work : 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm, Monday to Friday; flexibility may be required due to client demands.

SALARY : Non-Union Level 7 $82,080-$106,220 annually (salary will be commensurate with education and experience).

WORK LOCATION : 7 Mellor Ave

CLOSING DATE : Applications will be received up to 11 : 59pm on August 4, 2024. Candidates must have an active email account.

Correspondence regarding the status of your application will be sent via email throughout the process. Late submissions will not be considered.