Kananaskis Emergency Team Leader

Kananaskis Emergency Team Leader / Fire Chief

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

- Job Title: Kananaskis Emergency Team Leader/ Fire Chief

- Job Requisition ID: 77631

- Ministry: Forestry and Parks

- Location: Kananaskis

- Full or Part-Time: Full Time

- Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

- Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

- Scope: Open Competition

- Closing Date: January 15, 2026

- Classification: Standards Safety and Compliance 6

- Salary: $3,596.86 - $4,518.85 bi-weekly ($93,878 to $117,941/year)

Alberta’s Parks and Public Lands are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. Alberta's parks inspire people to discover, value, protect and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations. The Parks Division is responsible for infrastructure management and development for both Alberta Parks and Public Lands to ensure outdoor, nature‑based recreation opportunities for all Albertans that are safe, sustainable, accessible and enjoyable, while balancing conservation values.

The Fire Chief of Kananaskis Emergency Services (KES) provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for all fire, rescue, medical first response, and emergency management functions within the Kananaskis Improvement District. This role leads a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team responsible for structural and wildland firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, inspection and investigation, emergency medical care, public education, and all‑hazards disaster response.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the senior incident commander and departmental leader, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and safety across all KES programs.

- Oversee strategic planning, training program development, resource and budget management, and interagency coordination with Alberta Parks, Alberta Wildfire, Alberta Health Services, RCMP, municipal partners, and industry stakeholders.

- Build organizational capability, cultivate a resilient and learning‑focused team culture, and strengthen public safety throughout the Kananaskis Region.

- Guide delivery of an extensive training program, support regional OH&S initiatives, maintain emergency facilities and equipment, and represent KES in public education, media, and stakeholder forums.

- Travel within Alberta as required and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent).

Qualifications – Minimum Requirements

- Journeyperson level certification in Fire Service Management, Emergency Management, or related field and 6 years related experience at the Journeyperson level; OR related degree and 5 years related experience; OR Alberta Occupational Certificate and 9 years related experience; OR related diploma and 6 years related experience.

- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Service Management, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field (education and experience may be considered).

- Progressive experience in fire/rescue operations, emergency response, and incident leadership.

- Demonstrated supervisory experience in a fire service or emergency response environment.

Required Certifications

- Firefighter, officer, investigator, inspector, instructor, driver/operator, hazardous materials, wildland/urban interface, and medical first response certifications as required for the role.

- Valid Alberta Class 3Q (Air Brakes) driver’s licence.

- Completion of ISC 100–400 or equivalent incident management training.

- Relevant workplace safety and emergency response certifications.

Required Experience & Skills

- Extensive experience in fire/rescue operations, emergency management, incident command, and leadership within a paramilitary or composite fire service environment.

- Operational experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical response, and emergency management.

- Leadership experience supervising staff, coordinating daily operations, and leading emergency scenes.

- Experience developing and delivering training programs and evaluating skill development for staff and volunteers.

- Experience working with partner agencies, supporting community engagement, and representing the department in public and interagency settings.

- Facility, equipment, and fleet management experience (asset).

- Budgeting, capital planning, procurement, and administrative program oversight experience.

- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, consultation, facilitation, issues resolution, time management, client relations, analytic, problem‑solving, organization, coordination, and project management skills.

- Ability to work independently and within a team; engage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds; recommend solutions; weigh multiple perspectives.

Assets

- Experience in mountain, remote, or tourism‑based emergency response environments.

- Experience developing or delivering public education, prevention programs, or community outreach.

- Familiarity with Kananaskis Country and surrounding regions.

- Experience coordinating with provincial and municipal emergency partners (Alberta Wildfire, AHS, RCMP).

- Facility management or project management experience.

- Experience overseeing training centres, live‑fire facilities, or multi‑day training programs.

- Media or public communications experience.

Application Information

- This position is a full‑time permanent opportunity, Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM‑4:30 PM, 36.25 hours per week.

- Travel within the province may be required; a valid Class 5 driver’s licence is required.

- Applicants must provide a cover letter detailing interest and role‑related experience. Resumes should include dates for all education and work experience and indicate employment type (casual, part‑time, full‑time).

- Final candidates will undergo a security clearance.

- Candidate is responsible for any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks and interview travel expenses.

- Out‑of‑province applicants may obtain required documents/checks from their province of residence.

How to Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and examples of required competencies.

Apply online via https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before. For information on recruitment principles, visit https://www.alberta.ca/recruitment-principles.

If you need an accommodation during recruitment, contact Sonia Bhatia at Sonia.Bhatia@gov.ab.ca.

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