- Minimum high school diploma with seven (7) to ten (10) years of related fire service experience and two (2) years’ experience as an Officer or supervisor; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- IFSAC / ProBoard certification in NFPA 1001 Level 2, NFPA 1021 Level 1, NFPA 1041 Level 1, and NFPA 1051.
- Other NFPA or related certifications would be considered an asset.
- ICS 200 as a minimum; ICS 300 and the Alberta Basic Emergency Management course are preferred.
- Safety Codes Officer in the fire discipline with B2 and C2 qualifications, or ability to obtain within three (3) months.
- Alberta Class 3 Drivers’ Licence with Q endorsement.
- Excellent customer services skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to learn and adapt to changing conditions.
- Physical fitness commensurate with the requirements of the position.
- Demonstrated experience with work processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), and presentation software (MS PowerPoint or other).
- Experience with or ability to learn and operate software programs specific to Department functions.
- Criminal Records Check.
- Acceptable Drivers’ Abstract.
- Experience in municipal government is considered an asset.
This is a permanent, full-time position. Red Deer County offers a competitive compensation package, learning opportunities, and work hours that enable a superior work-life balance.
Qualified parties are requested to submit a detailed resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department no later than
12:00 p.m., Friday, November 30th 2018 to:
Jennifer Dennis - Human Resources Coordinator
Red Deer County Centre
38106 Range Road 275
Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9
jdennis@rdcounty.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.