Fire Department Leadership Position in Smithers

7 days ago


Smithers, Canada Town of Smithers Full time

The Town of Smithers is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as the Deputy Fire Chief (Operations & Training). This full-time exempt position plays a vital role in shaping community safety and fire service excellence.

Company Overview

The Town of Smithers is a charming northern gem, surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers. With a population of approximately 5,400, the town serves as a service hub for the surrounding region, comprising around 15,000 people.

The area offers a wide range of recreational activities across four seasons, including skiing, fishing, hunting, golfing, and hiking. Residents enjoy a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery, museum, aquatic centre, and family-friendly activities.

Job Description

Reporting to the Fire Chief, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing training activities within the Fire Department. They will also assist with operational response direction and equipment/apparatus maintenance.

In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief (Training and Operations) will act as the Fire Chief and Incident Commander for fire and other related responses within the Town of Smithers Fire Service Area.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of firefighting experience.
  • Completion of NFPA 1001 Level II, NFPA 1002 with Fire Pump, NFPA Fire Officer I, and Fire Instructor Level I.
  • Ability to pass a criminal records check.
  • Live within or ability to move within a distance of the Smithers Fire Hall to meet or exceed service delivery standards.
  • Possess a valid Class 3 (preferred) or Class 5 (required) BC driver's license, with air-brakes endorsement (required).
  • Possess a valid First Responder Certification with the Emergency Medical Assistance Licensing Board.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Benefits

The Town offers an excellent fully employer-paid benefits package, municipal pension plan contributions, Medical Travel Plan, and three weeks of vacation for the first year of employment.

Compensation

This position comes with a competitive salary of $102,272.59 - $112,788.89 per annum, commensurate with experience.


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