Deputy Fire Chief

**Title**:Deputy Fire Chief

**Department**:Lacombe Fire Department

**Job Status**:Full-time

**Job Posting 2023-07**

The Deputy Fire Chief is one of two full time positions on the Lacombe Fire Department. Lacombe Fire provides a wide range of services in a response area that includes both urban and rural. Within the fire district we have world scale industrial complexes, intensive livestock operations and a section of the busiest primary highway in Alberta. We are a department that is proud of our past accomplishments but one that seeks continuous improvement in the future delivery of services to our customers.

This position adds value to the department by providing expertise in incident management, equipment maintenance as well as support in developing and maintaining the skills and abilities of all our personnel. The Deputy Chief shares in the usual administrative and other important day to day support functions of the department.

**Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Abilities**
- A bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Fire Services, Emergency Management or a related field is an asset
- Five years’ experience as a firefighter
- Three years’ experience as an officer with leadership experience
- Alberta Class 3 with Q (air brake) endorsement driver's license.
- NFPA 1001, Level 2(IFSAC or PROBOARD)
- NFPA 1021 Level I
- NFPA 1002, including Aerial but not Airport elements
- NFPA 1041, Level 2
- ICS 100, 200, 300
- Alberta Safety Codes Officer Fire Group B2 and C2 designation is beneficial.
- Extensive knowledge of methods and strategies in all aspects of emergency management.
- Extensive knowledge of National Building and Fire Codes (Alberta Edition), National Fire Protection Association standards and other emergency services-related standards.
- Proficient user of fire-related and office software such as FirePro and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Champion of Change through innovation, behavior, and implementation of the best practices, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of department operations.
- Skill in developing key performance indicators; measure, analyze and improve as required.
- Ability to communicate courteously, tactfully, and diplomatically with elected officials, members of the public, colleagues, and staff both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to function effectively and efficiently during potentially stressful situations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks on a routine basis.
- Ability to act confidently in the capacity of Command across the spectrum of services provided by the fire department.

**Salary Range**: $85,825 - $107,281 per annum (based on 37.50 hour work week)

**How to Apply**:

- **This competition will remain open until filled.**_

An acceptable drivers license abstract, a medical evaluation, security clearance checks, reference checks will be required as part of the selection process. Residency requirements and the ability to respond on call are expected.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $85,825.00-$107,281.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Firefighter: 3 years (preferred)
- leadership: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 3 Driver's License with Q endorsement (preferred)

Work Location: One location