Shift Captain – Fire Services

Posted on: Apr 9, 2026
Posted by: Leduc County

Summary

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Shift Captain to join our team. Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, this exciting opportunity supervises and oversees the daily operations of fire personnel and the fire station. As a member of the Fire Services team the shift captain provides fire and emergency response services within their scope of practice. The shift captain is a contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Manages and attends emergency calls, training sessions and maintenance of apparatus and fire equipment, following all established policies, administrative directives and standard operating guidelines (SOGs).
    • Assumes command when necessary.
    • Maintains the safety of firefighters at all times.
    • Maintains knowledge of current strategic and tactical methods of dealing with firefighting, rescue and emergency control, including incidents involving dangerous goods.
  • Provides consistent mentorship, guidance and leadership to all fire personnel.
    • Supports assistant deputy fire chief with conducting annual performance reviews and providing ongoing feedback and mentorship to firefighters on shift.
  • Assists assistant deputy fire chief as required with activity reports, timesheet tracking and approval, policies and regulations and various other administrative responsibilities.
    • Helps maintain records management of emergency events and fire personnel at the station by providing verification that all reports are complete within an acceptable time frame.
    • Monitors the condition of the fire station and reports any issues to the assistant deputy fire chief.
    • Liaises with assistant deputy fire chief and other departments as necessary.
    • Escalates matters to assistant deputy fire chief.
    • Performs duties as a County fire guardian.
  • Adheres to Leduc County’s policies, administrative directives and Fire Services’ Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG).
  • Accountable for the work groups’ compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

What you need to succeed

Must-have

  • This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by:
    • Certification in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001-Level I and II.
    • Certification to NFPA 1002 Operator, pump, and aerial (or equivalent).
    • 1021 Fire Officer Level I.
    • 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I.
    • Incident Command System (ICS100 and ICS200).
    • Minimum First Medical Responder (FMR) medical certificate.
  • A class 3 driver’s license with Q (airbrakes) endorsement.
  • Excellent interpersonal, public relations and presentation skills.
  • Three years of experience in a supervisory role within the fire service.
  • A working understanding and demonstration of the ability to work with full-time and paid on-call firefighters.
  • Competency in data entry using various software including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Job Type

Permanent full-time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$55.87

Closing Date

April 23, 2026
Posting ID: 38004