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Apply By: Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Program Specialist

Job ID:

235343

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Office of the Fire Marshal

City:

Thunder Bay

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

05702 - Fire Services Advisor 2

Salary:

$1,720.66 - $2,164.29 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Champion a safer Ontario by shaping the future of fire protection and public safety.

Do you live in Kenora or Rainy River Districts? Are you interested in supporting volunteer fire departments? Join our team as a Program Specialist and help support the development, implementation and monitoring of programs related to fire protection services in unincorporated regions of Ontario. This position will be specific to the Northern Fire Protection Program in Northern Ontario.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• coordinate stakeholder consultation, conduct research and analysis
• develop content and support resources, coordinate project communications and risk management planning
• coordinate technical support resources
• provide expert support to internal and external clients through coaching, mentoring, and guidance
• troubleshoot issues, monitor system quality, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• support projects and initiatives in the Northern Fire Protection Program and Field and Advisory Services

Please note:
The position's headquarters is located at 640 Mountdale Ave, Thunder Bay, North Region. The successful candidate will report to the Thunder Bay office, when required.

Upon approval you may work from district offices located in the following districts:

• Kenora

• Rainy River

Pending the results of the competition, consideration will be given to the successful candidate to allow them to work out of a District Office, based on the successful candidate's current home and operational needs. The work location will be determined based on the location of the successful candidate.

Want to learn more about this opportunity?

Join us for a virtual information session on Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM EST where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.

Be sure to add this event to your calendar so you don't miss out!

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 281 215 701 035 88

Passcode: BD2JV2yx

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Tenant key: teams@msteams.ontario.ca

Video ID: 113 746 691 1

If you can't make it – no problem. Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You may be required to travel anywhere in Ontario
• You may be required to work on weekends and evenings

Fire safety knowledge

You have:

• knowledge of public fire safety theories, techniques, methods, and practices
• knowledge of legislation and regulations related to firefighting, fire safety, protection, and prevention
• understanding of fire protection service delivery and federal, provincial, and municipal roles/functions
• knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and programs as they relate to fire protection service delivery

Communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

You can:

• work with officials, maintain effective relationships among staff and program stakeholders, and provide guidance to staff
• develop recommendations and mediate disputes
• promote and disseminate program and fire safety information

Research, analytical, and evaluative skills

• You have interpretive skills to assess complex information and prepare reports
• You can develop, deliver, and evaluate fire training programs and fire safety education programs
• You can research, develop policy and guidelines and advise on the delivery of effective fire protection services

Project management, organizational, and coordination skills

You can:

• coordinate and support the development and implementation of projects and programs
• manage time and organize work as well as record and file information

Computer skills

• You are proficient with computer software systems to manage and evaluate data, create presentation/course material, and prepare reports
• You can use spreadsheets, word processing, and other software

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed in creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 640 Mountdale Ave, Thunder Bay, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3

Category:

Inspections and Investigations

Posted on:

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-SL-235343/25

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together