Government of Alberta is Looking For Firearms Officer at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Job Requisition ID: 48273

Ministry: Justice

Location: EDMONTON

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Ongoing

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 10, 2023

Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 3

About Us

The Alberta Chief Firearms Office (ACFO) was established in September 2021 and administers the federal Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) to Albertans. The Firearms Act and Part III of the Criminal Code regulate the actions of the CFP.

The Alberta Chief Firearms Office (ACFO) support safe communities by regulating the ownership, purchase, movement and use of firearms within the province through the responsible administration of the federal Firearms Act.

Role

ing to the Regional Operations Manager, you provide operational services for the provincial delivery and management of the federal Firearms Act. The services provided enhance public safety through the responsible administration of firearm licensing, serving a wide variety of stakeholders.

You are responsible for conducting interviews and investigations to determine the eligibility of an individual or business to hold a firearms license. The recommendation to approve, refuse or revoke a license is articulated to the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) in a clear and concise manner. As part of the role, you will encourage compliance with corrective actions, investigate public safety concerns, resolve regulatory issues and determine eligibility for firearms licensing, sale, transport and transfer. This will be achieved through a variety of activities, consultations and communications with the firearms industry, including importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, gunsmiths, auction houses and retailers. You will also liaise with a wide range of organizations, such as club and range operators, individual firearms clients, law enforcement agencies, court officers and other government employees.

A commitment to public safety will be paramount.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field and at least two years of progressively responsible and related experience conducting firearms or public safety related investigations and conducting Interviews.

This position also requires experience working with firearms. Previous experience working for the Canadian Firearms Program is considered an asset. Experience working on complex investigation files and analysis in a law enforcement setting (such as police, corrections, probation) or military will be given preference.

Experience using the PROS, CPIC, CFIS, National Canadian Firearms Program Database, other policing systems or programs, or other comparable programs will be considered an asset.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

AGILITY: You are able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

SYSTEMS THINKING: You consistently take a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.

DEVELOP NETWORKS: You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: You are able to assess options, and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solution.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS: You are able to determine what outcomes are important and maximize the use of resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and all stakeholders. You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Salary

$2,626.89 to $3,448.73 Bi-weekly ($68,561 – $90,011 year)

Notes

The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday, 8:15AM-4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week. Overtime may also be required. Some travel may be required throughout the province which may include evenings and weekends.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening and obtain and maintain an RCMP enhanced reliability status screening.

The successful candidate must hold a Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (PAL). Handling firearms is a requirement of this position.

Information about obtaining a PAL is available here.

These roles will be exposed to sensitive information and files which include difficult content.

The successful candidate must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license. Travel throughout Alberta is required.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

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Pension plans:
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –

Leadership and mentorship programs

Professional learning and development

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements

Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:
Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sonya Bartley-Wynter at [email protected]

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