Assistant Fire Marshal

Agency Overview:

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a Treasury Board Crown responsible for emergency communications, including Sask911 and SaskAlert, wildfire management, emergency management, and fire safety. This centralized agency ensures a single point of contact for communities, greater co-ordination of provincial resources and contributes to safer communities in our province.

The Opportunity:

SPSA is seeking a permanent, full-time Assistant Fire Marshal to join the Fire Programs and Standards team at Headquarters. Reporting to the Fire Marshal, this position is responsible for advancing fire and life safety across Saskatchewan through inspections, investigations, code enforcement, and stakeholder education.

The successful candidate will also develop and deliver training to internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance on fire codes, legislation, inspections, and enforcement practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a meaningful impact on public safety while contributing to the continuous improvement of Saskatchewan's fire safety programs.

• Investigate complex complaints, given a reported situation or condition, so that complaint information is recorded, the investigation process is initiated, and the complaint is resolved in accordance with the applicable codes and standards and the policies of SPSA.
• Recommend modifications to the adopted codes and standards in Saskatchewan, given a fire safety issue, so that the proposed modifications address the problem, need, or deficiency.
• Recommend policies and procedures for the delivery of inspection services, given management objectives, so that inspections are conducted in accordance with SPSA policies and due process of the law is followed.
• Code enforcement inspections and analyses of new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, fire protection, and exposures.
• This duty involves field verification of SOP drawings, plans, and construction documents to ensure that they meet the intent of applicable codes and standards and the policies of SPSA.
• Create lesson plans, schedule instructional sessions, and conduct classes on legislation, fire codes and standards, fire inspections, and enforcement, given SPSA policies and instructional resources, for internal and external stakeholders.

Job Capabilities:

We are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of current contents and applications of provincial legislation, applicable bylaws, fire and building codes applicable to all types of hazards, regulations, standards, and provincial statutes.
• Knowledge of fire safety planning and required emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of SPSA policies and operational standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems, i.e., fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, monitoring, emergency power, water distribution.
• Knowledge of constitutional law, rights and obligations under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in applying code enforcement and gaining prosecutions.
• Training in legal documentation preparation, court procedure and formal interview process.
• Ability to identify hazardous activity or process.
• Ability to establish and foster a cooperative working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Education and Experience.
• Completion of Grade 12.

A combination of the following:

• Fire inspection experience, with preference given to those who have their IFSAC or ProBoard certified NFPA 1031.
• IFSAC or ProBoard certified NFPA 1001.
• IFSAC or ProBoard certified NFPA 1033.
• IFSAC or ProBoard certified NFPA 1035.
• Building Official License.
• ICS 100 and 200.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level B)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level B)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension.
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave.
• Inclusive work environments.
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a Treasury Board Crown responsible for provincial emergency management, along with SaskAlert, fire safety, wildfire management and Saskatchewan's 911 emergency dispatching services. SPSA’s mission is to safeguard and protect the people, property and resources of Saskatchewan through partnerships, coordinated planning, education, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery. With a fleet of specialized aircraft, equipment, personnel and bases across the province, SPSA responds to emergencies and disasters from the air, on the ground and behind the scenes. As home of the Fire Commissioner, the SPSA also assists communities in compliance with the National Fire Code through investigations conducted by designated inspectors/peace officers. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.