City of Grande Prairie – Chief Public & Protective Services Officer

Leaders International; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Grande Prairie is seeking a Chief Public & Protective Services Officer. This role involves leading multiple departments focused on community safety and recreational services, while liaising with police authorities. The ideal candidate will show strong political acumen and leadership in managing emergency services. This position has a significant impact on the city's organizational structure and community safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Emergency Management, Events & Programming, Fire, Grande Prairie 911, Housing & Community Development and Recreation departments.
• Liaise with the Police of Jurisdiction, including the RCMP and GPPS.
• Act as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management for the City of Grande Prairie.

Job description

Overview

The Chief Public & Protective Services Officer plays a pivotal role in the City’s Corporate Leadership Team. This position blends expertise in community safety, recreation and community services while leveraging strong political acumen. These combined elements will define the Chief Public & Protective Services Officer’s role and shape the responsibilities of this office within the City’s organizational structure.

Reporting directly to the City Manager (CAO), the Chief Public & Protective Services Officer (CPPSO) is responsible for leading the Emergency Management, Events & Programming, Fire, Grande Prairie 911, Housing & Community Development and Recreation departments, which make up the Service Area.

In addition, the CPPSO is the liaison with the Police of Jurisdiction in the City of Grande Prairie, currently working with both the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the new Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS).

Lastly, the CPPSO acts as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management (DDEM) for the City of Grande Prairie. Provide direction and support to the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP). GPREP is made up of five municipalities in Northwest Alberta (City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the Towns of Beaverlodge, Wembley and Sexsmith). Working with the GPREP Agency and Joint Emergency Management Committee, set goals, objectives and priorities for the regional emergency management function.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume (PDF or Word document only – preferably in one document) to [e-mail], indicating the job title in the subject line.