Fire Chief
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Full-time |
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Sourcing |
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| Date Posted |
Jun 13 |
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Town of Okotoks
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| Job Description |
It seems that most people who visit our town comment on how beautiful it is, its' amazing location (being just 15 minutes south of Calgary) and how friendly the people are. We’re proud of our community, steadfast in our approach to sustainability, and have an empowered municipal workforce that reflects this pride. As Canada’s second fastest growing community (46% in the last 5 years) our challenges are enormous and our dedication is equal to the task. Would you like to be an integral part of our empowered team? If so, read on …
FIRE CHIEF
Fire & Rescue Services is committed to supporting and working in a progressive fire and emergency service environment. We are seeking a Fire Chief who will be responsible for providing overall leadership for all aspects of the Fire & Rescue Services business centre, including short & long term planning, daily operations, and its physical, financial & human resources. You will act as the senior fire representative for the Town when dealing with government agencies, such as the Fire Commissioners Office and Safety Codes Council (Fire) and Alberta Municipal Affairs (QMP, Disaster Services), other organizations and the public. You are accountable to coordinate planning and provision of disaster services in cooperation with all protective and support services, Alberta Disaster Services and mutual aid partners, including corporate business continuation planning.
The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Fire Services Management plus at least 10 years experience in progressively more responsible positions. An equivalent amount of post-secondary education and experience (Firefighting 1001 certification) may be considered. You will have extensive knowledge of fire inspections, the Alberta Fire Code, Building Code, and be a Safety Codes Officer with a minimum level of Inspector 2, as well as experience with fire investigations and hold at least an Investigator 1 certification. Must be a minimum registered Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance (EMT-A). Excellent public relations, presentation, supervisory, interpersonal oral and written skills are necessary. A valid Class 3 & 4 Drivers License with Q endorsement is required.
This is a management position that enjoys both LAPP and APEX pension contributions. The average work week is generally Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Salary Range: $82K to $90K annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
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For more detailed information on this and other vacancies, visit our web site at www.okotoks.ca Submit resumes to Town of Okotoks, Human Resources, PO Box 20, 5 Elizabeth Street, Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1K1 Fax: (403) 938-7387 email jobs@okotoks.ca |
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dgregson@okotoks.ca |
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