Fire Community Support Full-time Job

Under supervision of the Saskatoon Fire Community Support Supervisor, this position promotes and ensures the success of the Fire Community Support Program.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Contributes to community safety by providing proactive support to individuals in identified areas of the City to provide a familiar, highly visible and accessible uniformed presence.
2. Responds to concerns regarding buildings, structures, and places in an assigned area to identify and ensure compliance with assigned municipal bylaws, acts, and other legislation where applicable.
3. Issues corrective notices, letters, tickets, and orders under the reference of the appropriate legislation and is responsible for other enforcement and compliance activities.
4. Assists community members at risk in accessing relevant support as per Division 4 of Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 8175. Contacts appropriate community support agencies when necessary.
5. Collaborates with local businesses, residents. and community support organizations in order to promote community safety and well-being.
6. Provides training, education, information, and supports to internal and external stakeholders to establish a whole community approach.
7. Enters interactions, event, and inspection data into the designated software program and electronic filing system.
8. Prepares and provides evidence and appears in court and appeal hearings as required.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent. 
• Two years post-secondary education in counselling, addictions, mental health, psychology, social justice, community support worker or a related field.
• Four years’ related experience in bylaw enforcement, community support work, or enforcement of various laws.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I & II Professional Qualifications Standard, certified or ability to achieve certification upon hire. 
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Provincial legislation and Municipal bylaws.
• Knowledge of community challenges and concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting formal information and decision reports.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and resolve challenging situations with the community and build strong 
partnerships and trust.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in the application of the relevant legislation and bylaws. 
• Ability to adapt to changing technology. 
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

• Shift work, evening work and weekend work will be involved.