Department Information
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.
Job Information
The position is located in Fort Simpson and has a direct reporting relationship to the Regional
Superintendent. The position also has a functional reporting relationship to the Fire Marshal
to ensure statutory requirements of the FPA and FPR are met.
The incumbent works closely with fire chiefs and community governments to facilitate a
coordinated approach to the development and delivery of fire protection and prevention/
emergency management programs and services in the region. The incumbent does not
supervise staff directly; rather, they provide expert advice and guidance to community fire
departments, community councils, government officials, and private and public clients.
The AFM may be required to travel extensively by air and/or by road including small aircraft and winter roads and work independently in remote locations.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- A Diploma or Degree in the sciences or social sciences. A background in Emergency
- Successful completion of the following NFPA training courses from an accredited training
Investigator, 1041 Fire Service Instructor;
- 3 years' experience in firefighting / fire investigations and fire inspections.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.