Chief of Special Operations

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada City Of Edmonton Full time
Job Summary

The City of Edmonton is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief of Special Operations to oversee the specialty team programs, including Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, and Water Rescue. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the HazMat Coordinator, Technical Rescue Coordinator, and Water Rescue Coordinator, and will work closely with civic agencies, external agencies, and industry-related organizations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and manage the HazMat, Technical Rescue, and Water Rescue teams to ensure effective response to incidents.
  • Chair periodic meetings with the Technical Rescue Team, HazMat Team, and Water Rescue Team to discuss operational plans and strategies.
  • Develop and implement unit-level plans and initiatives to meet established goals and objectives.
  • Provide support to the coordinators to enable them to build, coach, mentor, and train the Hazmat, Technical Rescue, and Water Rescue teams.
  • Ensure compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment.
  • Collaborate with civic agencies, external agencies, and industry-related organizations to ensure effective response to incidents.
Requirements
  • Completion of Grade 12.
  • 15+ years of fire rescue operations experience, with 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Hazmat 1072 Certification/Equivalent, Technical Rescue 1006 Certification/Equivalent, or Swift Water SRTA/IRTA are an asset.
  • Minimum Captain Qualified requirement, however, if there are insufficient applicants, the opportunity may extend to those not meeting this profile and qualification.
Skills and Abilities
  • Understanding of modern principles, methods, and equipment used in incident command, safety, and leadership at emergency scenes.
  • Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to source, information on the proper handling, treatment, use, and disposal of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear dangerous goods.
  • Supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Policies and procedures related to deploying specialized teams and equipment.
  • Effective organizational skills.
  • Able to handle and complete multiple projects.
Working Conditions
  • Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position.
  • Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position.
  • Hire is dependent on Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement.
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position.
What We Offer
  • Up to 1 permanent full-time position.
  • Hours of Work: 40 hours per week.
  • Salary Range: $74.799 (Hourly); $156,180.31 (Annually).

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