Emergency Dispatcher
4 weeks ago
Under the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor the 911 Dispatcher is responsible for 911 call-taking, fire dispatch, Peace Officer Call taking and dispatch and afterhours communications services for Yellowhead County staff, partner municipalities and contracted clients. Position Responsibilities General Dispatch Answer all 911 and related phone lines for multiple municipalities in a courteous and professional manner. Gather relevant information to determine the type and severity of the call. Reroute calls to the correct agencies. Fire Dispatch Dispatch appropriate firefighting resources based on call information. Prioritize multiple calls to allocate available resources. Monitor responder safety by radio. Dispatch additional resources as requested by incident commanders. Maintain logs and incident reports using provided methods. Maintain CAD and RMS data entry. Complete paperwork and documentation related to call center operations. Ensure the call center is kept in a clean and orderly manner. Perform administrative tasks as directed. Peace Officer Dispatch Signing in/out of Peace Officers for contracted clients. Regular safety checks on officers by radio. Taking complaint calls in a courteous and professional manner. Utilize a variety of programs for processing complaints and assigning to officers. Working Alone Monitoring Signing in/out of working alone employees for contracted clients. Regular safety checks on officers by radio. Emergency notification to supervisors if employees cannot be reached. Afterhours Call Center Afterhours emergency call management for contracted clients. Taking calls and relaying relevant information to on-call departments. Qualification, Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements Education and Skills Minimum education of Grade 12 or equivalent. Post‑secondary education in a related field is considered an asset. International Academies of Emergency Dispatch certification is considered an asset. Emergency Telecommunications certification is considered an asset. Experience in emergency dispatch or call‑taking preferred. Basic training in office software preferred. Strong computer and typing skills preferred. Understanding of radio communication systems preferred. Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License. Completion of Defensive Driving. Valid Standard First Aid/CPR. Attributes Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage difficult/stressed callers in a professional manner. Ability to work under pressure and stress in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to switch quickly between tasks, resourceful and adaptable to changing environment. Ability to control emotions. Work well in a team. Reliable and dependable under minimal supervision. Closed office environment with instances where leaving during shift without planning is not an option. Overtime may be required. Sitting for long periods of time. Requires intense listening attention in responding to emergency calls. Can be a high stress environment that can result in being mentally taxing. The wage range for casual emergency dispatcher is $27.62 to $30.08 per hour. Yellowhead County offers a competitive benefits package. This competition will remain open until filled. At this time, we will only be contacting applicants who have been selected to move forward in the recruitment process. If you are selected, you will be contacted by Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Emergency Dispatcher
4 weeks ago
Edson, Canada Avanti Software Inc. Full timeUnder the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor the 911 Dispatcher is responsible for 911 call-taking, fire dispatch, Peace Officer Call taking and dispatch and afterhours communications services for Yellowhead County staff, partner municipalities and contracted clients. Position Responsibilities - General Dispatch - Answer all 911 and related phone lines...
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Emergency Dispatcher
4 weeks ago
Edson, Canada Avanti Software Inc. Full timeUnder the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor the 911 Dispatcher is responsible for 911 call-taking, fire dispatch, Peace Officer Call taking and dispatch and afterhours communications services for Yellowhead County staff, partner municipalities and contracted clients. Position Responsibilities General Dispatch Answer all 911 and related phone lines for...
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Emergency Dispatcher
4 weeks ago
Edson, Canada Avanti Software Inc. Full timeUnder the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor the 911 Dispatcher is responsible for 911 call-taking, fire dispatch, Peace Officer Call taking and dispatch and afterhours communications services for Yellowhead County staff, partner municipalities and contracted clients. Position Responsibilities General Dispatch Answer all 911 and related phone lines for...
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Emergency Dispatcher
2 weeks ago
Edson, AB TE N, Canada Yellowhead County Full timePosition SummaryUnder the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor the 911 Dispatcher is responsible for 911 call-taking, fire dispatch, Peace Officer Call taking and dispatch and afterhours communications services for Yellowhead County staff, partner municipalities and contracted clients.Position Responsibilities911 Call-TakingAnswer all 911 and related phone...
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Emergency Dispatcher
2 weeks ago
Edson, AB TE N, Canada Yellowhead County Full timePosition SummaryUnder the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor, the 911 Dispatcher is responsible for 911 Call answer services, Dispatch Services and after-hours communications for Yellowhead County staff, partner municipalities and contracted clients.Position Responsibilities911 Call-Taking Answer all 911 and related phone lines for multiple municipalities...
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911 Dispatcher: Fire
4 weeks ago
Edson, Canada Avanti Software Inc. Full timeA local emergency services provider in Edson, Alberta is seeking a 911 Dispatcher responsible for emergency call-taking and dispatch. The ideal candidate will manage emergency communications for various municipalities. Preferred qualifications include Grade 12 education, strong organizational skills, and certifications in emergency dispatch. The role offers...
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911 Dispatcher: Fire
1 day ago
Edson, Canada Avanti Software Inc. Full timeA local emergency services provider in Edson, Alberta is seeking a 911 Dispatcher responsible for emergency call-taking and dispatch. The ideal candidate will manage emergency communications for various municipalities. Preferred qualifications include Grade 12 education, strong organizational skills, and certifications in emergency dispatch. The role offers...
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911 Dispatcher: Fire
1 day ago
Edson, Canada Avanti Software Inc. Full timeA local emergency services provider in Edson, Alberta is seeking a 911 Dispatcher responsible for emergency call-taking and dispatch. The ideal candidate will manage emergency communications for various municipalities. Preferred qualifications include Grade 12 education, strong organizational skills, and certifications in emergency dispatch. The role offers...
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Driver, Truck
2 weeks ago
Edson, Canada Chambers Group Full timeWork Term: Permanent - Work Language: English - Hours: 40 to 55 hours per week - Education: No degree, certificate or diploma - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years - **Work setting**: - Various locations - ** Tasks**: - Mountain driving expertise - Professionalism in customer service - Drive lighter, special purpose trucks - Load and unload goods -...
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Driver, Truck
1 week ago
Edson, Canada Chambers Group Full timeDurée de l'emploi: Permanent - Langue de travail: Anglais - Heures de travail: 40 to 55 hours per week - Education: - Expérience: - **Education**: - No degree, certificate or diploma - ** Work setting**: - Various locations - ** Tasks**: - Mountain driving expertise - Professionalism in customer service - Drive lighter, special purpose trucks - Load...
