chief, fire department

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Outdoors
Confined spaces
Hot
Work setting
Staff accommodation available
Rural area
Fire department
Budgetary responsibility
$500,001 - $1,500,000
Tasks
Develop new public safety education campaigns
Oversee the implementation of fire prevention campaigns
Plan, direct and co-ordinate firefighting strategies
Develop and implement procedures and policies for related firefighting operations
Co-ordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources
Direct the training of personnel in firefighting methods
Oversee analysis of data and information and prepare reports
Determine damage estimates and investigate the potential causes of a fire after extinguished
Direct activities at the scene of a fire
Evaluate the type of fire, the extent of damage to buildings and the danger to nearby establishments
Represent the fire department in communications with government, the media and the public
Supervision
5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Provincial or municipal Firefighters Training Course Certificate
Type of product
Fire protection
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Personal suitability
Accurate
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you live near the job location?
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insurance
Pension plan
Other benefits
On-site daycare available
Team building opportunities
Parking available
Wellness program
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers