Competition # : 48465
Department: Justice
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The mandate of the Nova Scotia Provincial Firearms Office is the administration of the Firearms Act and its regulations and programs in Nova Scotia, on behalf of Canada, and in accordance with the deliverables of the federal-provincial agreement to administer the Firearms Act in Nova Scotia. Our mission is to enhance public safety by reducing risk of harm from misuse of firearms.
You will be designated a firearms officer by the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) in accordance with the Firearms Act. Acting under the direction of the CFO and the supervision of the Program Lead you will be responsible to administer the Firearms Act, its regulations and part III of the Criminal Code as part of a team responsible for regulatory compliance.
You will be directly involved and responsible for conducting eligibility investigations and risk assessments on applicants seeking to obtain firearms licenses or who hold a firearms licence where concerns have been identified. You will assess and process applications for authorizations made pursuant to the Firearms Act. These responsibilities involve the issuing of firearms licenses, authorizations, and approvals in accordance with the legislation and when required refusing or revoking an authorization. Where a public safety reason exists, you will recommend refusal or revocation of a license to the CFO. You will also be required to routinely respond to public inquiries through email and by telephone.
You may be required to attend court to support your decisions or recommendations.
To be successful in for this opportunity you hold a bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Related experience means recent (within the past two years) experience performing detailed background checks on individuals, conducting investigations, interviews and risk assessments. You must be able to evaluate public safety risks and make decisions on whether an individual’s access to firearms or ammunition poses a risk. You must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to interpret and explain complex legislation and regulations to members of the public.
You also:
- Must be able to keep secure confidential information.
- Must be able to prioritize and manage a heavy workload focused on public safety.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment. Understand legal terminology.
The following would be viewed as assets:
- Recent experience interpreting legislation or regulations,
- Fluency in French
We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s)and reference checks.
An offer of employment is contingent on the candidate obtaining an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance before the position can be offered.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
This is a 9-month term, full-time position based in Halifax, NS. The anticipated end date is February 5, 2027. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
A valid Nova Scotia driver’s License is required. A driver’s transcript will be required. This job involves significant travel through a geographic zone. You will be responsible for operation of a fleet vehicle.
A successful candidate must obtain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance before this position can be offered. The security clearance can take anywhere from 8-12 weeks for approval. For this purpose, the successful candidate must provide suitable criminal background checks and two (2) copies of fingerprints at their cost.
If you have not successfully completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course you must successfully complete these courses within six (6) months of your start date.
Pay Grade: PR 06 - PR 10
Salary Range: $2,112.87 - $3,029.89 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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