Manager of Fire and Emergency Services

2 weeks ago


Lacombe, Canada Lacombe County Full time

Manager of Fire and Emergency Services:

_Community Services Department | Permanent Full-Time Position | Monday - Friday |_

_8:00am - 4:30pm (40 hrs/week) + meetings and events outside of regular business hours_

The Opportunity
Lacombe County has an opportunity for an experienced leader as the
Manager of Fire and Emergency Services. Reporting to the Director of Community Services, this position is responsible for implementing the County Fire Services and is also appointed as the Director of Emergency Management for the County

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative direction and leadership to Administration and partnering Fire Departments for all fire department functions (i.e. fire suppression, fire training, fire prevention, workplace health and safety programs, public safety, policy and procedure development, etc.).
  • Manage the administration of the District Fire departments, including budget, business plans, fleet and equipment management, records and correspondence, reporting, and communications, etc. When required, provide support for District Fire department emergency response activities (i.e. attend emergencies and assume appropriate role, oversee the fire investigation, etc.).
  • Lead the Lacombe County Emergency Management program as the Director of Emergency Management (DEM). Act as the primary liaison with partnering organizations.

Key Qualifications

  • Proven ability to plan, lead, and manage department administrative and management activities (several years of demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience of fire/emergency personnel preferred).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of disaster preparedness, emergency operations center management and incident command systems.
  • Possess a strong customer service oriented philosophy with a proven history of building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to foster effective working relationships with employees, community partners, general public, etc. Proficient interpersonal and communication skills required.
  • Relevant postsecondary education/additional certifications including the NFPA 1001 Level 2, Fire Instruction, Fire Inspection, Fire Investigation, legislated emergency management training requirements, First Aid, CPR, H2S, Defensive Driving, and Safety Codes Officer certification (or the ability to obtain the certifications).

Why Lacombe County
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.


Lacombe County is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees and has a Substance Abuse Prevention Program Policy.

This position is considered a safety/sensitive position.

The successful applicant will undergo Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Education :
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience :
Experience an asset

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