Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a secure, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

The position is located in Fort Simpson and reports directly to the Deputy Fire Marshal, Regulatory. The AFM has an operational reporting relationship to the Regional Superintendent, works closely with staff in the regional office and is expected to keep the Regional Superintendent informed of key activities or issues relevant to regional operations. The Assistant Fire Marshal (AFM) manages the effective delivery of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA or the Department) fire prevention, protection and investigation programming within their region and actively guides and supports community government efforts in delivering fire prevention initiatives. Duties are carried out within the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) legislative, regulatory and policy framework including the Fire Prevention Act (FPA) and Fire Prevention Regulations (FPR).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
¿ Knowledge of Fire Prevention codes, standards, legislation and regulations.
¿ Knowledge of investigative principles, fire terminology, fire growth and behavior, human development and behavior, mathematical concepts and formulas, and building construction theory
¿ Ability to interpret and apply fire codes,



standards and regulations including the National Fire Code of Canada, National Fire Protection Association standards, Canadian Standards Association standards, and Underwriters Laboratory of Canada standards
¿ Knowledge of community governance and administration in the NWT
¿ Awareness and recognition of the principles of critical incident stress and post-traumatic stress disorder
¿ Skills working in small groups as a leader/facilitator
¿ Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A diploma in a relevant field with three years of experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

NFPA 1001 Professional Firefighter Level II

NFPA 1031 Level I Fire Inspector or NFPA 1030 Fire Inspector

NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator

NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I

NFPA 472 or NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building
9802 98 Avenue
BOX 290
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 288-0334
Fax (867) 695-3100
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Assistant Fire Marshal (Canada)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Canada