Bilingual Fire Service Advisor

Government of Manitoba; Thompson; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency seeks an Assistant Fire Commissioner to provide frontline support to municipalities and fire departments in Manitoba. Responsibilities include delivering technical fire protection advice, community risk reduction, and managing effective relationships. Ideal candidates have post-secondary education in emergency management or related fields and practical fire service experience. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills. The position is regular/full-time and based in various locations including Thompson, Brandon, or Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in emergency management, fire protection, or related fields is essential.
• Experience in fire service or firefighting roles required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support to over 130 municipalities and 240 fire departments.
• Give technical advice on fire protection and prevention programming.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadlines.

Skills

Fire Service experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem-solving

Public safety knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in emergency management or related field

Job description

AF3 Assistant Fire Commissioner 3

Regular/full-time

Municipal and Northern Relations

Municipal and Northern Support Services, Office of the Fire Commissioner

Thompson MB, Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44752

Salary(s): AF3 $70,224.00 - $91,710.00 per year

Closing Date: December 31, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

This position will be located in either Winnipeg, Brandon, or Thompson. Applicants are requested to indicate their preferred location when applying.

Duties

The Fire Service Advisor is responsible for providing front line support to over 130 municipalities, 3 local authorities and over 240 fire departments. The Fire Service Advisor provides technical advice on fire protection service delivery, fire prevention programming, community risk reduction on fire related aspects such as wild urban interface, and other related community based emergency service capacity building. Critical functions include exercising authority under the Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Act in support of the Manitoba Fire Service and various emergency response partners.

Qualifications

Essential

• Post‑secondary education in the fields of emergency management, fire protection, fire administration, or a related field. A combination of education and experience in emergency services, preparedness and response, fire department administration, emergency services, fire training and safety, public safety practices, and organization and deployment of emergency services will be considered.
• Experience in the Fire Service or firefighting or fire paramedic role, or a combination of technical knowledge and skills in fire protection and fire prevention programming.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with a wide network of contacts including Fire Chiefs, Training Officers, local government/agency representatives and others.
• Knowledge of public safety practices and the management, administration, organization and deployment of emergency services.
• Strong verbal presentation skills with the ability to present material in a classroom training environment, or conduct public presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate meetings and discussions with clients.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing correspondence and reports for a wide audience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and judgement skills.

Desired

• Experience with business continuity including developing approaches to plan, forecast, estimate and manage risks in a multi‑stakeholder environment with the ability to implement critical functions following emergencies, disasters or disruptions.
• Experience researching leading practices and trends relating to fire protection, community risk reduction and prevention and education, or combination of leading practices.
• Knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations, programs and the general mandate of the Office of the Fire Commissioner.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and to travel whenever the program may require
• Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba, in Canada and Internationally.
• A valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence (ability to achieve a Class 4 driver's license) and satisfactory Driver's Abstract
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• May be required to travel on short notice and work extended hours, as required, to meet operational requirements or support operational deployments.
• Can perform related duties and functions of the position including lifting, driving long distance, setting up and providing presentations to clients.
• Must provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must be able to communicate fluently (verbal and written) in English and French

Apply to

Advertisement # 44752

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608‑330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

Phone: 204‑945‑6892

Fax: 204‑945‑0601

Email: [e-mail]

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.