Deputy Fire Chief: Safety & Training Leader

Yellowknife; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance (if applicable)

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

The City of Yellowknife is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief – Employee Safety & Training to lead safety and training across the Fire Division. You will plan, organize, and direct safety programs and ensure delivery of mandated training for all staff.

Required certifications include NFPA levels 2/3/4 series and EMT credentials; ICS training, and instructor qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies a salary range of $145,230–$170,859 CAD annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a similar safety/training leadership role.
• Competent instructor able to develop and deliver programs.
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and training programs within the Fire Division.
• Plan, organize and direct safety programs and training delivery.
• Review, monitor and deliver required employee training.

Skills

Emergency service management

Instructor ability

Program planning

Education

Secondary schooling

National fire training academy accreditation

Technical school graduation

6–10 years emergency service experience

Tools

NFPA 1001 Level 2

NFPA 1002

NFPA 1021 Level 3

NFPA 1033

NFPA 1041 Level 2

EMT – Ambulance/Paramedic

ICS 100/200/300/400

NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer

BTLS Instructor

Ice Rescue certification

Confined Space Rescue

Dangerous Goods Operations

Job description

The City of Yellowknife is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief – Employee Safety & Training to lead safety and training across the Fire Division. You will plan, organize, and direct safety programs and ensure delivery of mandated training for all staff.

Required certifications include NFPA levels 2/3/4 series and EMT credentials; ICS training, and instructor qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies a salary range of $145,230–$170,859 CAD annually.