Deputy Fire Chief

Special Areas lies in the heart of southeastern Alberta’s grasslands and includes the communities of Consort, Empress, Hanna, Oyen, Veteran, and Youngstown. Special Areas offers the simplicity of a prairie lifestyle combined with easy access to local urban conveniences. This is a region where neighbours are warm and welcoming, the kind of people who know your name and look out for each other. With excellent healthcare, education, and recreation opportunities, Special Areas offers everything urban life delivers – but with the freedom you only experience when all you hear is the prairie grasses rustling in the breeze.

Come build your career in a friendly, challenging, and progressive environment! Special Areas is committed to Training – Professional Development and Work Life Balance. Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief will be responsible for supporting public education and community engagement, regional fire department training and professional development, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of Special Areas Fire Services.

Key Responsibilities Include:

The Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for:

delivery of training programs to firefighters in the Special Areas

execution of maintenance programs for fire equipment throughout fire departments in the region

procurement of fire service capital requirements, including fire apparatuses and personal protective equipment

strengthening integration between training and development programs and operational needs and/or departmental standard operating guidelines

mentoring volunteer firefighters and providing leadership to Fire Services personnel

demonstrating a passion and commitment to public safety

Requirements:

Completion of Grade 12 (Diploma) or equivalent combined with bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration or a related field OR post-secondary education in Fire Services or Emergency Management; combined with Minimum 10 years in Fire Services with at least 3 years in a managerial or an officer role. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
** 1001 Level II ** 1021 Level I ** 472 Operations level ** 1041 Level I

Completion of Fire Group “A” Safety Codes program

Standard First Aid CPR/AED “C”, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Certified Journeyman in heavy Duty Mechanics (considered an asset)

Valid Alberta Class 3 with Q (Air) Endorsement Driver’s License, Class 4 would be an asset

Intermediate computer skills with above average working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

We take pride in serving the people who live, work, and visit the Special Areas. We believe our job is to be good stewards of public resources while providing the cost-effective, proactive, and responsive services you rely on. Special Areas is committed to a healthy, safe, and respectful workplace where your contributions make a real difference. Our employee code of conduct sets out how we serve people of the Special Areas, including our commitment to ethical, impartial, and professional conduct.

More information: • Rob Palmer, Acting Fire Chief – 403-857-9221
• Lisa Colby, HR Supervisor – 403-854-5604

Please send a resume quoting competition number and a contact email address to:
Human Resource Services - Special Areas Board
Box 820
Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca

We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: Full time salary starting at $86,365 - $93,399 depending upon experience and education
Position Type: Full Time Salary
Posted Date: May 20, 2022
Closing Date: June 03, 2022
Job ID: COMPETITION NO: 30166