Director of Fire and Emergency Services

District of Elkford; Elkford; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Elkford seeks a Director of Fire and Emergency Services (Fire Chief) to lead fire operations and ensure public safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical knowledge and leadership skills essential for managing emergency response teams. Responsibilities include administration of fire suppression, medical response, and public education efforts. Candidates should have relevant NFPA certifications and a valid BC driver's licence. This full-time role offers an annual salary of $101,628 to $131,517.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in Fire Service Management, local government, or emergency service management.
• NFPA certifications in Firefighting and Emergency Management.
• Valid Class 3 BC driver’s licence with air endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire suppression operations and public education.
• Develop and implement departmental practices.
• Ensure compliance with municipal bylaws.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in fire and emergency management

Public relations

Education

Post-secondary education in Fire Service Management or related field

Job description

The wild’s calling… dare to answer! We’re on the prowl for a Fire Chief to join our team:

Director of Fire and Emergency Services

Full-time

Elkford Fire and Emergency Services Department

Annual salary range of $101,628 - $131,517.

The Director of Fire and Emergency Services (Fire Chief) is a people‑centred leader who is dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of others. This is a hands‑on position at the heart of a thriving wilderness community, one that calls for skill, sound judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities. As our Fire Chief, you bring the technical expertise related to fire, rescue, and emergency management. You also have the people skills to build effective working relationships with staff, contractors, community and business groups, and the public. If pride in motivating and coaching others is core to who you are, you’re who we’re looking for.

Minimum Requirements (but are not limited to)

• Completion of post‑secondary education in Fire Service Management, local government, public administration, or emergency service management
• Clean criminal record
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 2, NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 3, NFPA 1031 Level 1 Fire Inspector, NFPA 1033 Level 1 Fire Investigator, and NFPA 1041 Level 1 Fire Service Instructor
• Wildland Firefighting, IC S 400
• Medical First Responder licence
• Valid Class 3 BC driver’s licence with air endorsement

Key Job Duties (but are not limited to)

• Oversee administration and response/operations of fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, medical first response and highway road rescue services
• Develop and implement practices and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operation of the Department
• Oversee activities related to enforcement and compliance of municipal bylaws
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders/agencies to ensure information is coordinated and distributed effectively
• Ensure all records are maintained for incidents and other departmental data as required
• Other duties as required

Submit your cover letter and resume to: Tall Cedars Search & Recruitment

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