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

• 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.
• 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.
• Issues corrective notices, letters, tickets, and orders under the reference of the appropriate legislation and is responsible for other enforcement and compliance activities.
• 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.
• Collaborates with local businesses, residents, and community support organizations in order to promote community safety and well-being. 
• Provides training, education, information, and supports to internal and external stakeholders to establish a whole community approach.
• Enters interactions, event, and inspection data into the designated software program and electronic filing system.
• Prepares and provides evidence and appears in court and appeal hearings as required. 
• 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 work 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.
• 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.