Manager, Fire and Emergency Services

Sunshine Coast Regional District; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid holidays

Long-term disability leave

Group life insurance

Municipal Pension Plan

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Counselling services

Inclusive work environment

Community impact

Job summary

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is seeking a Manager, Fire and Emergency Services to provide strategic leadership for fire protection and emergency management across the Sunshine Coast. You will work with a dedicated team, guiding policy, operations, and service delivery to ensure community safety and resilience.

Reporting to the General Manager, Community Services, the role demands vision, collaboration, and a strong focus on customer service while leading with integrity in a

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma required, with preference to a degree in public/admin, fire services, emergency management or related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively senior related work experience, preferably with some in local or regional government.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and customer-focused approach to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative leadership and strategic/advisory guidance to the organization.
• Lead Fire and Emergency Services through a customer-focused lens and strategic initiatives.
• Report to the General Manager, Community Services and manage a team of professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Public administration

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Degree preferred

Fire services certification

Job description

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD)

Manager, Fire and Emergency Services

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The Community
A natural paradise blessed with mild winters, beautiful surroundings, while showcasing the best aspects of outdoor adventure, arts, and culture. Bordered by rugged mountains and blue ocean waters, situated on a peninsula (not an island) in the territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations, this is the Sunshine Coast.
Whatever hobby or interest you might enjoy, we have it right here. Enjoy a myriad of recreational activities that are right at our doorstep, while big city life is only a 40-minute ferry ride away. A preferred tourist destination, a great place to live and play, now is the time to consider making this amazing place your home. To learn more please visit Sunshine Coast Regional District shíshálh Nation and Skwxwú7mesh Nation.
The Regional District
The Regional District is a partnership of municipalities, rural electoral areas and the shíshálh Nation Government District that collaboratively delivers services to the residents of the Sunshine Coast. It is made up of distinct small communities, each with their own identities and values, a shared love of this beautiful place, a wealth of cultural activities, a respect for history and an appreciation of the natural environment. Our vision is to support a healthy and vibrant Sunshine Coast with sustainable and affordable services and innovative partnerships, and our mission is to work together to deliver reliable services to these communities.
The Opportunity
The ideal applicant for the Manager, Fire and Emergency Services role is a proven, people-centered, progressive leader. In this role, you will be working with a group of dedicated people to help shape the Regional District’s future and you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution.
Reporting to the General Manager, Community Services, you will provide collaborative leadership and a variety of strategic and professional advice. You are an experienced, astute, progressive leader; you are a motivator of people with the administrative, business and leadership skills to operate collaboratively in a complex community and local government environment.
You have demonstrated leadership abilities, you value a team approach, and have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. You are recognized for your positive local government contributions and are a catalyst for continuous positive change. Your ability to lead Fire and Emergency services through a strategic and customer focused lens will be key to success.
The Manager, Fire and Emergency Services is a full-time exempt position working 35 hours per week and includes an annual salary ranging from $123,302 up to a merit maximum of $156,593. You have a post-secondary diploma, with preference to a degree, in public or business administration, fire services, emergency management, or related field, ideally supplemented by relevant certification such as fire services and emergency management. You also bring seven or more years of progressively senior related work experience, preferably with some in local or regional government.

We have one of the very best compensation and benefits packages out there.

• vacation
• paid statutory holidays
• accrued compensatory leave in lieu of overtime.
• paid family responsibility leave
• sick leave
• short-term disability leave
• long-term disability leave
• group life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
• free confidential counselling services.
• commitment to ongoing professional development
• a supportive and inclusive work environment
• the opportunity to make a positive community impact.
• relocation expenses may also be available for qualified applicants.

The SCRD is committed to equitable access to employment opportunities. We value a diverse workforce to best represent the communities we serve, and we thank all applicants in advance for your interest. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 25, 2026.