Fire Services Coordinator

**General Job Responsibility**

**Accountability**

This position reports directly to the Manager of Protective Services.

**Specific Job Responsibilities**

1. Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including fire departments, ground search and rescue, non-government organizations, community groups and the public, to support collaborative and effective emergency services in the municipality.

2. Research legislation / regulations and best practices to assist volunteer fire departments in meeting evolving regional, provincial, and federal requirements and guidelines, including but not limited to fire safety principles, practices, and training (Office of the Fire Marshal), _Workers’ Compensation Act / Firefighters’ Compensation Regulations _(Workers’ Compensation Board), _NS Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations_, and _National Fire Code of Canada_.

3. Support fire services to develop long-term budgets and capital plans for each of their departments in accordance with county policies.

4. Assist fire departments to create economies of scale and increase purchasing power through joint acquisition and tendering.

5. Create and maintain a fire apparatus inventory.

6. Participate in the development, review and maintenance of policies, guidelines, standards, plans, programs, and grants related to fire suppression models, training, and services.

7. Participate as a County representative in consultations regarding the provincial fire services review.

8. Coordinate and facilitate the County’s Fire Services Committee meetings, including providing meeting notices and invitations, preparing agendas in consultation with the chairperson, and taking minutes and coordinating programs and events with fire departments including public education sessions, annual fire department banquets and services awards and communication with key partners and stakeholders.

9. Act as Alternate Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) Coordinator, supporting Annapolis County Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in the event of an emergency.

10. Assist in the administration of Worker’s Compensation for all fire departments within the municipality, in collaboration with Finance and Payroll Clerk, to verify WCB premium costs on a quarterly basis and administer WCB claims that arise relating to fire departments.

11. Prepare reports for Manager of Protective Services on diverse topics and issues during the year as requested; and other reasonably-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

**Qualifications and Experience**

The employee must have exceptional reading, writing, and communication skills; the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks; strong organizational skills; and attention to detail. Employee must be fluent in Microsoft Office 365, comfortable working in a time sensitive, fast-paced work environment, familiar with navigating social media attention in sensitive political environments, discrete and able to maintain confidentiality and meet short timelines and deadlines.

This position will occasionally require work outside of normal office hours, including evenings and weekends, and must be available to respond to emergency situations when required.

Pay: $60,753.00-$76,466.00 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:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-27
Expected start date: 2025-09-02