Key Responsibilities Include:
Parkland County has an exciting opportunity available for a Casual Emergency 9-1-1 Operator/Dispatcher for its Emergency Communications Centre. Providing services to a population of 245,000 in the area surrounding Edmonton, our centre is growing and offers a promising opportunity for professional advancement.
You will be responsible for receiving and evaluating all incoming telephone calls to determine the service required and ensure each caller is routed to the appropriate emergency service agency. You will also provide services to those agencies under the dispatch arm of the call answer centre and monitor progression of calls to ensure an efficient emergency response. You have the ability to apply logical judgment to emergency situations, and obtain/record information accurately. Strong interpersonal and organization skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision are required.
Additional Information: Interested candidates are invited to apply on our website at https://www.parklandcounty.com
Parkland County has a nepotism policy in effect which limits the consideration of employees’ relatives for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information on this policy (including the definition of a relative under this policy).
For further information on our organization, please visit www.parklandcounty.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for Parkland County employment opportunities only. The personal information that you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.