CIVIL SECURITY TECHNICIAN

Kativik Regional Government; Rivière-Koksoak; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of living differential

Food allowance

Annual leave trips

Pension plan

Group insurance

Vacation 20 days

Holidays 20 days

Job summary

Kativik Regional Government is seeking a self-motivated Civil Security Technician to support fire prevention, firefighting and emergency measures across Nunavik communities.

You will provide training, assist with equipment such as SCBA, CAFS, and fire pumps, and help coordinate municipal emergency planning with partners. Fluency in two of Inuktitut, English or French is required, with willingness to travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Two (2) official languages: Inuktitut, English or French, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and training in Civil Security, including Fire prevention, Firefighting and Emergency measures.
• Assist with specialized equipment (SCBA, CAFS, fire pumps).
• Interpret and implement municipal emergency guidelines for search and rescue operations.
• Update and review emergency preparedness and SAR planning.
• Coordinate meetings with municipal and regional partners for emergency planning.

Skills

Multilingual communication

Education

Secondary V Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunity

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

Civil Security Technician (Permanent full-time)

Under the supervision of the Civil Security Coordinator, the selected candidate is responsible for:

• Providing technical assistance and training in the Northern villages in matters concerning Civil Security, including the areas of Fire prevention, Firefighting and Emergency measures;
• Technical assistance of specialized equipment, including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS), and Fire pump Operations;
• Interpretation and implementation of the Nunavik Marine Search and Rescue Stations Administrative and Operational Guidelines, intended for the operation of Nunavik Municipal Search and Rescue Boats;
• Review and assist in regular updating of Municipal Emergency preparedness and Search and Rescue planning;
• Facilitate regular exchange and meetings with municipal and regional partners for Municipal Emergency preparedness and Search and Rescue planning;
• Performing all other duties as requested by the Coordinator.

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Secondary V Diploma, relevant work experience will also be considered;
• Certificate of Firefighter 1 from the École Nationale des Pompiers du Québec or in the process of obtaining said certification or willing to enroll in the certification process upon hiring ;
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience in fire protection equipment, firefighting, emergency measures or in another relevant field;
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite;
• Communicate verbally and in writing in at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English or French;
• Autonomy and strong communication skills;
• Availability to travel frequently in the Nunavik region.

Salary Range: Min. $52 481 - Max. $89 256 a year (Class 8)

Other benefits:

• Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 500 /year;
• Food allowance: Minimum of $1840 /year;
• Annual leave trips: Minimum of 3;
• Simplified Pension Plan: 6,25% employer, 4% employee;
• Group Insurance;
• Vacation: 20 days/year;
• Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays.

Location: Salluit, Ivujivik, Akulivik, Puvirnituq, Inukjuak, Umiujaq, Kuujjuaraapik

* An employee is entitled to receive at least the Northern benefits allocated to an employee without dependants. An employee with dependants is entitled to benefits for her/his spouse and eligible dependants.

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.