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MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

SO Talent Acquisition (General)

MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Contract

What the role is

The officer is primarily responsible in shortlisting, interviewing, appointing and emplacing SCDF officers. In addition, the officer will develop and manage SCDF’s recruitment schemes to expand its hireable talent pool. This role also encompasses the officer developing & managing SCDF’s Employee Referral Scheme (ERS), and engaging SCDF in-service personnel to join the organisation.

What you will be working on

(1) A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as human resources management or business management. (2) Candidates with minimum of 2 proven years of experience in a human resource or business-related role will be preferred. (3) Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be mobile, network, articulate and market SCDF’s career information and initiatives to various audiences. (4) Proficiency in data analysis through the use of Microsoft Office and other software. (5) Ability to handle multiple projects and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What we are looking for

(1) To oversee the full recruitment to confirmation life cycle for SCDF Fire & Rescue Service (FRS), Emergency Medical Service officers (EMS) and/or Civilian Officers . (2) To develop and manage SCDF’s recruitment schemes. (3) To develop and manage SCDF’s Employee Referral Scheme (ERS). (4) To update and monitor recruitment statistics for proper analysis and planning of recruitment activities.

About MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The main role of SCDF is to provide fire-fighting, rescue and emergency ambulance services; mitigating hazardous materials incidents, as well as formulate, implement and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters. In 1982, the National Civil Defence Plan was launched which spearheaded the emergency preparedness for the nation. With the enactment of the Civil Defence Act in 1986, the SCDF was established as an independent organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In the same year, the Hotel New World collapse paved the way for joint operations between the SCDF and Singapore Fire Service (SFS). Due to the similarity in roles and functions, the SCDF and SFS were formally integrated on 15 April 1989. Over the years, the SCDF has improved its life saving operations through innovations and programmes to enhance her fire-fighting, rescue capabilities and public education plans. The Light Fire Attack Vehicle (The Red Rhino) and Tracked Fire-Fighting Vehicle are some of the customized solutions which the force has developed to increase its operational capabilities. The SCDF also actively engages the local community through its wide-ranging public educational programmes and community-based activities to enhance the resilience and emergency preparedness of the civilian population. Today, the Force is recognised by the population as a professional body of well-trained officers and men geared to respond to all types of life-threatening emergencies round-the-clock. An operationally ready SCDF, working hand-in-hand with a prepared and resilient population, helps to ensure that the nation is capable of handling any untoward eventualities.