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Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application. 

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment. 

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Duties

The position provides emergency response for fires, spills, disasters, and accidents, as well as rescue operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing medical care, conducting equipment inspections and maintenance, and participating in public education activities when not responding to emergencies.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have long-term job satisfaction.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established and could be used to staff identical or similar positions, with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Certifications

First Aid & CPR: Valid and endorsed certification from a recognized service provider in standard/basic first aid and “Level C” cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or higher.

AND

Candidates shall meet one (1) or more of the following fire service training prerequisites:

↪ NFPA 1001* Level II and NFPA 470**, Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction standard for Responders, Awareness and Ops level.

OR

↪ Diploma of professional studies in fire safety intervention (Quebec) completed and issued at the time of application to this staffing process.

OR

↪ Pre-Fire Service Program (Ontario) AND NFPA 470 Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations level certification from an accredited training provider completed and issued at the time of the application to this staffing process.

Notes: CANADIAN ARMED FORCES (CAF) QUALIFICATION LEVELS (QL)

Applicants for DND Civilian (FR group) positions who have undergone prior training at CFFCA are trained to NFPA standards and should apply to DND Civilian positions presenting the IFSAC/Pro-board seals they receive upon completion of their training. CAF Members can contact CFFCA to obtain their NFPA equivalent qualification.

NFPA study programs shall be successfully completed at the time of the application at an IFSAC or Pro board accredited entity.
HAZMAT qualifications issued in accordance with NFPA 472 or 1072 are equivalent qualifications to NFPA 470 and are therefore acceptable alternatives.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

NFPA 1031 – Fire Inspector Level I
NFPA 1033 – Fire Investigator Level I
NFPA 1035 – Public Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I or Level I & II
NFPA 1521 – Incident Safety Officer
NFPA 1021 – Level I Fire Officer
NFPA 1021 – Level II Fire Officer
NFPA 1031 – Level III Fire Inspector
NFPA 1041 – Level II Fire Department Instructor
NFPA 1006 – High Angle rope rescue operations
Valid Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate.
Certificate in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Awareness for first responders.
Ontario SP100 – Wild Land Firefighter Training.

Note: Other applicable provincial or territorial certifications, depending on the province or territory where the candidate is applying, may be required based on the position.

Experiences

AEX1. Experience inspecting a variety of naval vessels, including auxiliary, support and warships

AEX2. Experience in firefighting techniques and associated equipment

AEX3. Experience in the inspection, repair or maintenance of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment

AEX4. Experience in accident investigation within the Department of National Defence

AEX5. Experience using the Integrated Fire Services Management and Reporting System (IFSMR)

AEX6. Experience in managing resources on shipboard or on an airfield and structural emergency responses

AEX7. Experience using the Incident Command Structure (ICS)

AEX8. Experience in Confined Space Rescue

AEX9. Experience with Ammunition standbys and transfers

AEX10. Experience with Wildland Firefighting

AEX11. Experience with Nuclear Emergency Response Tactics (NERT)

AEX12. Experience in providing Emergency Medical Care

AEX13. Experience in emergency response, such as volunteer firefighting, first aid response, or similar roles in crisis interventions

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Competencies

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2. Thinking things through

C3. Working effectively with others

C4. Showing initiative and being action oriented

C5. Work Safety Oriented

C6. Communication*

Being able to communicate effectively is a skill that allows you to understand and be understood by others. These can include but are not limited to effectively communicating ideas to others, actively listening in conversations, giving, and receiving critical feedback and speaking in front of groups.

Abilities

A1. Ability to perform essential emergency response tasks, such as, but are not limited to: verifying and testing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), conducting victim searches, ensuring ladder safety during rescue operations, etc.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse, and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.

Information on employment equity

Organizational Requirements

As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
First Aid & CPR: Valid and endorsed certification from a recognized service provider in standard/basic first aid and “Level C” cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or higher.
Depending on the province or territory of employment and the position being staffed the candidate must possess a valid Provincial Driver’s license according to the mandatory provincial regulations.
Provide a copy of the provincial driving record (also known as Drivers abstract).
Be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver’s license for the duration employment.
Successful completion of the Federal Medical Evaluation.
Successful completion of the Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation (FPFE).
Willing and able to travel for work and training purposes.
Must meet and maintain the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with Treasury Board guidelines.
Be willing and able to work atypical hours.
Be willing and able to:

↪ Work in confined spaces.

↪ Work at heights.

↪ Work in hostile demanding environments.

↪ Work while wearing encumbered protective clothing and breathing apparatus.

↪ Manipulate, handle and transport heavy tools and equipment (as per the FPFE requirements).

↪ Work overtime when needed.

↪ Participate in the departmental physical and wellness program.

↪ Complete the Firefighter Initial training Program (FITP) as required in the FMD 1004.

Depending on the position being staffed, additional conditions of employment may be required.

Notes: Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment in this position.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.

▶ Depending On The Position Being Staffed

↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required.

↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential.

↪ Asset Qualifications May Be Invoked As Essential Qualifications.

↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team

↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed

↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience

↪ Level/degree Of One Or More Competencies/qualifications

↪ Organizational Needs

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

▶ If at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale

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