Assistant Deputy Chief

1 week ago

Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada The City of Spruce Grove Full time

Competition Number:

  • RR Position Title:


Assistant Deputy Chief
  • Job Number:
  • J Job Type:


Permanent Full Time
  • Division
  • Department:
  • Community and Protective Services
  • Protective Services
  • Fire Services
  • Date Posted:


August 3, 2023
  • Closing Date:
  • August 31, 2023 at 10PM MSTThe City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors and promotes future growth. Through the actions of the Values We Live By, accountability, communication, leadership, integrity and respect are encouraged, while maintaining a work, play balance.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible to support the Deputy Chief in managing the day to day fire operations.

The incumbent assists the Deputy Chief in the planning, organizing, coordinating and directing of Fire Suppression, Safety Operation, Training programs, and related services and activities.

He/she participates in making strategic decisions in budget management and development of the department strategic and operational plans, policies, procedures, regulations and program objectives.

This is an Out of Scope position that performs managerial responsibilities including hiring and performance management. Additionally, the incumbent supports Collective Bargaining, and the Grievance Procedure. This position reports to the Deputy Chief.

Evenings and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities:

  • Fire Operations Management
  • Provide technical and administrative assistance in respect to departmental and operational issues including the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures and budget.
  • Participate in making critical strategic decisions including budget management and the development of the department's strategic and operational plans, policies, procedures, regulations and program objectives.
  • Support in planning, coordination and directing the day to day operations.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of departmental training programs.
  • Support the development of departmental leadership and ensure alignment with the City of Spruce Grove's Strategic and Corporate Plans as well as its Values.
  • Delegate operation authority as required and supervise where appropriate to ensure high quality service is achieved and maintained.
  • Ensure training is wellplanned and contributes to the development and maintenance of competencies.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legislations and regulations.
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Fire Services
  • Remain current on bylaws, provincial legislation and court rulings impacting Protective Services.

The Assistant Deputy Fire Chief must possess:

  • Strong leadership ability, demonstrated sound work ethic, maintain flexibility and conduct oneself with consistency and fairness.
  • The ability to develop, organize and successfully deliver training programs;
  • The ability to prepare reports and develop longrange plans and programs;
  • Sound knowledge of Acts, Regulations and standards;
  • Professional communication skills and ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations.
  • Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, external contacts, and residents and visitors of Spruce Grove.
  • Act in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport.
  • The ability to empower people, use innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and/or simultaneous demands.
  • High emotional intelligence, including the ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
  • The capacity to work as a selfstarter with mínimal supervision and direction.

Qualifications:

  • Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Management or Adult Education or equivalent is preferred.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience including a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience as a Fire Fighter.
  • Safety Codes Officer is preferred
  • NFPA 1021 Level IV is preferred
  • Blue Card Command Instructor is preferred
  • Experience in adult learning principles and designing adult education learning modules is preferred.
  • Experience working in a publicsector environment with unionized and nonunionized employees considered is preferred.
  • Valid Alberta Class Five (5) Driver's License.
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge of modern firefighting and fire prevention methods, incident command systems, apparatus & equipment and the demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret legislation and regulations.

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