DEPUTY REGIONAL FIRE CHIEF – Permanent Full Time Position          

The Municipal District of Opportunity is accepting resumes for the permanent, full-time position of Deputy Regional Fire Chief. Reporting to the Regional Fire Chief, the Deputy Regional Fire Chief will assist in helping to manage M.D of Opportunity Fire Departments. The ideal candidate must possess a high degree of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, a high moral and ethical character. The ideal candidate will have an excellent ability to exercise independent judgment and show initiative to perform duties with minimal supervision and should possess multi-tasking and excellent interpersonal skills. This individual must be prepared to work in a team environment. This position is stationed in Wabasca and will require travel to the hamlets of Red Earth Creek, Calling Lake, and Sandy Lake. Due to the nature of this position, a non-typical work schedule is necessary, with a minimum of 72.5-hours bi-weekly that includes evenings and weekends. Occasional overtime may be required.

Essential job functions include, but not limited to:

• Assist with the development and delivery of standardized training programs for all MD fire departments.
• Development and maintenance of operational guidelines.
• Assist with the planning and development of operational and capital project budgets.
• Assist with Fire department recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Will help with overseeing mutual aid and other agency agreements drafted by Regional Fire Chief; and
• Ensuring safe and efficient operations of all fire departments including monthly inspections.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma or GED
• Minimum of five years’ direct fire service experience, preferably in a responsibility and leadership role and knowledge in Fire Prevention.
• Must have NFPA 1001 Level 2.
• NFPA 1041 Level 2, NFPA 1051 or S-215 and ICS-200 would be an asset.
• NFPA 1002 and NFPA 1072 or equivalent would be an asset.
• Good written/verbal communications and public relations
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a Q endorsement.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and relevant software programs.
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal regulations and legislation.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check upon hire.

Salary range for this position is based on qualifications.  Interested candidates are requested to submit their resume along with 3 work references to the attention of:

Human Resources Department

MD of Opportunity Box 60, Wabasca, AB TOG 2KO

Phone: (780) 891-3778 Fax: (780) 891-4283

Email hr@mdopportunity.ab.ca 

This position advertisement closes when a suitable candidate found.

Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement will be utilized for this Employment Opportunity only and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.