Deputy Fire Chief, Strategic Services
Location
Parkland County, AB | Canada
Job description
Key Responsibilities Include:
Parkland County has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Deputy Fire Chief, Strategic Services. Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, Strategic Services oversees the administration of the business planning, budget development, and technology strategy for the Fire Services department within Parkland County. This position is responsible for the measurement and reporting of key performance indicators for Fire Services, and the use of technology solutions to enhance services across the department. The Deputy Fire Chief, Strategic Services is also responsible for assisting in the day-to-day administration, training, and operational requirements of Parkland County Fire Services. This includes, but is not limited to, equipment maintenance, replacement, and purchasing; the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating guidelines; and providing Emergency Response Services as required.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:
Required Qualifications:
- High-school Diploma with post-secondary coursework in Emergency Services, Fire Services or related.
- NFPA Standard 1001 – Firefighter (Level 2) and NFPA Standard 1041 – Structure (Level 1).
- Minimum of five years of emergency services experience in a career position.
- Experience with strategic planning, developing and analyzing KPI’s and budgets.
- Experience in a leadership capacity, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Exceptional computer and technical skills in a variety of software and analytical tools.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication, presentation, facilitation and training skills.
- Standard First Aid Level C and CPR.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers License with air endorsement and a satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:- NFPA Standard 1002 – Apparatus Operator, NFPA Standard 1021 – Fire Officer (Level 1). NFPA Standard 1033 – FireInvestigator (Level 1) and NFPA Standard 1031 – Fire Inspector (Level 1), NFPA Standard 1041 – Inspector Level 2).
- Certification as a Safety Codes Officer Investigator Level 1 and Inspector Level 1.
- Valid Class 3 Alberta Drivers License with air endorsement.
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Mar 05, 2024
Closing Date: Mar 22, 2024
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