QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a position of responsibility and leadership in the Fire Service.
- Grade Twelve (12) or equivalent.
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Must hold a Class 3 drivers with Q endorsement and provide a drivers abstract
- NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2
- NFPA 1002 Aerial Operations
- NFPA 470 Awareness & Operations
- Alberta WUI Training WUI-M
- Alberta WUI Training WUI-B & WUI-L – considered an asset
- Hazmat Technician – considered an asset
- EMR or PCP – considered an asset
- Rope/Confined Space/Swift Water Technician – considered an asset
- Officer/Leadership Training – preferred
- ICS 100 & 200
- Safety Codes Officer (Fire) Group A (Group B1 / Group C1 considered an asset)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors to successfully meet the requirements of the position.
- Possess a high moral and ethical character
- Possess high degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Ability to support, lead, coach and develop subordinate staff and volunteers to maximize their time, talents and resources for effective, efficient service to external and internal customers
- Ability to support, collaborate and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with others in and outside the organization in accordance with the Town and MD’s mission and values.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a supervisor and team player sharing expertise and knowledge, and action in the support and assistance of Council, the management team, and staff.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship staff and the general public
- Ability to initiate and develop public relation programs for the department
- Proven ability to make quick decisions in complex situations with limited time restraints under adverse conditions.
- Continuously update personal knowledge, skills, expertise and, development in Leadership, Managerial and Emergency domains through professional development.
- Possess effective inter-personal skills in dealing with taxpayers, other external customers, Elected Officials and, staff; strive to develop and hone these skills.
- Possess good planning and organizational skills, demonstrating initiative and innovation.
- Within the overall vision and values or organization, a pragmatic decision maker able to recognize changing priorities and approaches, showing common sense and sound judgement abilities.
- Possess strong computer skills
- Strong written/verbal communications and public relations skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely under stressful conditions
- Working knowledge of: Municipal Government Act, The Alberta Fire Code, The Alberta Building Code, The Alberta Safety Codes Act, and the Alberta emergency Management Act.
Note: The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and activities required for this position but gives a general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
All personnel working at the Town of Slave Lake are governed by the Health & Safety Policy.
- Ensure proper ergonomic requirements are met and good ergonomic procedures are practiced.
- Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with Town Policies and all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
Please note:
- The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and clean Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement.
