Emergency Communication Operators

4 weeks ago


Sherwood Park, Canada Strathcona County Full time

**This posting is for multiple hourly positions**

Strathcona County Emergency Services provides twenty-four hour, seven days a week emergency communication and dispatch services to Strathcona County and other partners. The Emergency Communications Operator (ECO) is responsible for answering, processing, recording, and dispatching requests for both emergent and non-emergent incidents. Engaged as an integral part of the community’s emergency response system, the ECO provides clear, accurate and customer focused communications to assist in an efficient and effective response.

**Responsibilities**:

- Efficiently answer **911 **calls and transfer to the appropriate agency within established guidelines
- Calmly obtain all required information from callers with complete accuracy
- Dispatch appropriate stations, apparatus and personnel using computer-aided dispatch system
- Monitor radio channels, utilizing correct radio terminology, and responding as required
- Ensures functions of the Communications Centre meet quality management standards
- Maintain confidentiality and FOIP regulation
- Support continuous improvement with accurate record keeping and commitment to efficient operations
- Work as a team member in a high stress environment, and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Emergency Fire Dispatch Certification from the National Academy of Emergency Dispatch is an asset
- Completed education in an accredited Emergency Communications or similar program is preferred
- Experience in a related field in required
- Working knowledge of computer-aided dispatch programs
- Ability to multi-task, rapidly prioritize and manage stress in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to adapt to changing technologies
- Strong communication skills to effectively deal with people in person, by telephone or radio under stressful conditions
- Geographical knowledge of Strathcona County and east central Alberta is an asset

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Available to work a variety of shifts which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays; working casual hours as required/scheduled

**Who we are**:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

**Why Join Strathcona County**:

- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes: (depending on position)
- Flexible spending account
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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