Deputy Chief, Provincial Firearms Officer
Apply NowCompany: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Job Information
Job Title: Deputy Chief, Provincial Firearms Officer
Job Requisition ID: 69590
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 15, 2025
About Us
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
The Ministry of Justice works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans. It also provides a broad range of justice services and covers legal aid, grants and specialized court and restorative justice to improve access to justice by sharing information to help those in need. It is also responsible for providing legal and strategic services to government by representing ministries in matters before the courts and tribunals as well as drafting public government bills, regulations, and Orders in Council.
To find out more information about our department: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-justice.
Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division, The Deputy Chief, Provincial Firearms Officer / Executive Director, Alberta Chief Firearms Office (ACFO) position provides leadership and strategic oversight of firearms related matters in Alberta, ensuring a balance between public safety and the rights of law abiding firearms owners. The Deputy Chief/ACFO is responsible for administering the Alberta Firearms Act, and the Federal Firearms Act [Canada], and Part III of the Criminal Code, while shaping policies that reflect Alberta's priorities. This role oversees licensing compliance and safety programs for 360,000 firearms license holders, approximately 660 firearms businesses in Alberta and approximately 300 shooting ranges, ensuring efficiency and responsiveness within Canada's and Alberta's firearms regulatory frameworks. The Deputy Chief leads engagement with stakeholders, including firearm owner's businesses, law enforcement, and advocacy groups, while advocating for Alberta's autonomy in federal provincial firearms policy discussions. Through strategic leadership the Deputy Chief enhances firearm safety education, strengthens public safety initiatives, and ensures Alberta's firearms administration aligns with the province's values and interests. These strategies are inclusive of focus on rights for Albertans respecting and advocating for the values of law-abiding firearms owners in the province and promoting firearms safety with law enforcement agencies to keep Albertans safe while administering the Canadian Firearms Program in Alberta.
Qualifications
As an influential and highly credible leader you will build networks, lead, and coach and mentor your team to support their capacity development and you will establish a positive work environment that supports effective team collaboration. Your strong communication skills and political acumen will enable you to lead projects cross-ministry as you develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your professional credibility, knowledge of the firearms industry and developed partnerships within the Ministry, local communities, and government are critical to your success. Your strategic leadership, combined with your analytical approach, agility, creative problem solving, and policy development experience will be essential in this role. A bachelor's degree combined with related experience in the government sector is preferred.
Salary
$5,234.94 - $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 annually)
Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:
Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile Link
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply Now" button.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta's online application system.
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, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to 'Create an account', reset your password ('Forgot your password') or 'Sign In' should you already have an account.
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 https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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 Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.
Job Title: Deputy Chief, Provincial Firearms Officer
Job Requisition ID: 69590
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 15, 2025
About Us
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
The Ministry of Justice works to ensure a fair and accessible justice system for all Albertans. It also provides a broad range of justice services and covers legal aid, grants and specialized court and restorative justice to improve access to justice by sharing information to help those in need. It is also responsible for providing legal and strategic services to government by representing ministries in matters before the courts and tribunals as well as drafting public government bills, regulations, and Orders in Council.
To find out more information about our department: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-justice.
Role
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy, Support and Integrated Initiatives Division, The Deputy Chief, Provincial Firearms Officer / Executive Director, Alberta Chief Firearms Office (ACFO) position provides leadership and strategic oversight of firearms related matters in Alberta, ensuring a balance between public safety and the rights of law abiding firearms owners. The Deputy Chief/ACFO is responsible for administering the Alberta Firearms Act, and the Federal Firearms Act [Canada], and Part III of the Criminal Code, while shaping policies that reflect Alberta's priorities. This role oversees licensing compliance and safety programs for 360,000 firearms license holders, approximately 660 firearms businesses in Alberta and approximately 300 shooting ranges, ensuring efficiency and responsiveness within Canada's and Alberta's firearms regulatory frameworks. The Deputy Chief leads engagement with stakeholders, including firearm owner's businesses, law enforcement, and advocacy groups, while advocating for Alberta's autonomy in federal provincial firearms policy discussions. Through strategic leadership the Deputy Chief enhances firearm safety education, strengthens public safety initiatives, and ensures Alberta's firearms administration aligns with the province's values and interests. These strategies are inclusive of focus on rights for Albertans respecting and advocating for the values of law-abiding firearms owners in the province and promoting firearms safety with law enforcement agencies to keep Albertans safe while administering the Canadian Firearms Program in Alberta.
Qualifications
As an influential and highly credible leader you will build networks, lead, and coach and mentor your team to support their capacity development and you will establish a positive work environment that supports effective team collaboration. Your strong communication skills and political acumen will enable you to lead projects cross-ministry as you develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your professional credibility, knowledge of the firearms industry and developed partnerships within the Ministry, local communities, and government are critical to your success. Your strategic leadership, combined with your analytical approach, agility, creative problem solving, and policy development experience will be essential in this role. A bachelor's degree combined with related experience in the government sector is preferred.
Salary
$5,234.94 - $6,879.68 bi-weekly ($136,631 - $179,559 annually)
Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:
- Compensation Overview - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
- Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
- Pension plans:
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Opportunity to participate in an interim hybrid work schedule (per Alberta Public Service policy) of up to two days working from your home office.
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile Link
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply Now" button.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta's online application system.
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, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to 'Create an account', reset your password ('Forgot your password') or 'Sign In' should you already have an account.
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 https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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 Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.