Fire Communication Operator

4 days ago

Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19395

Fire Communication Operator
Healthy & Safe Communities
Hamilton Fire Department
1227 Stone Church Road East

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2

UNION/NON-UNION: HPFFA Local 288 Fire

HOURS Of WORK: 42.00 per week
- GRADE: 5
- SALARY/HOUR: $31.838 - $53.390 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Permanent Full-Time

Job Description ID #: 640

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer and under direction of a Communications Officer while on shift, the Fire Communication Operator receives, answers, interprets, transmits and records all emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and other agencies under the jurisdiction of the Hamilton Fire Department.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Receives, analyzes and interprets alarms for all emergencies. Ensures the accuracy of alarm locations and supplementary response information.

Using Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) computer equipment and through manual tables, analyze information received to determine appropriate emergency units required and transmits all pertinent information to those responding units. Relays all updated pertinent information to responding emergency units, while enroute or on scene.

Determines the need for other emergency, utility, and service agencies (e.g. hydro, gas). Requests and co-ordinates their response with the assigned fire emergency units.

Communicates clearly, calmly and concisely with / and assists Incident Commanders to mitigate emergency incidents.

Performs data entry into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) computer system as information is both relayed and/or created.

Monitors and records all personnel and vehicle status transactions. Updates all required personnel of designated status changes.

Conducts entry/extractions of all required information within the Records Management System (RMS) within areas of responsibility.

Receives, processes or refers all non-emergency or general inquiries related to Hamilton Fire Department functions. Maintains a good working knowledge of all Hamilton Fire Department Divisions.

Participates in on-going training as assigned by the Chief Communications Officer.

Maintains and updates Division journals, response records and other specialized reports and forms as required.

Maintains and ensures the accuracy of all appropriate reference material.

Observes and tests communications equipment. Notifies appropriate authorities of problems, concerns and malfunctions.

Performs preventative maintenance such as cleaning of communications equipment as required.

Provides administrative support within the Division.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are related to the responsibilities of the job.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must have 20/20 corrected vision including full spectrum colour capacity for dispatch functions.
- Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Previous experience with a Public Safety records management system would be considered an asset.
- Ability to demonstrate situational awareness, ability to prioritize and problem-solving skills.
- Superior telephone manners with good voice quality, diction and articulation. Good listening skills with demonstrated ability to assess urgency of emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Demonstrated ability to relate to the public, staff, other municipalities in a pleasant and courteous manner
- Demonstrated ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced, at times stressful environment.
- A technical knowledge or previous understanding of two-way radio systems would be considered an asset.
- NFPA 1061 Standard for Public Safety Telecommunications Personnel Professional Qualifi

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