chief, fire department

1 week ago

Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada Saik'uz First Nation Full time $100,000 - $1,500,000 per year
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
  • or equivalent experience
  • Work site environment
  • Outdoors
  • Confined spaces
  • Hot
  • Work setting
  • Staff accommodation available
  • Rural area
  • Fire department
  • Budgetary responsibility
  • $500,001 - $1,500,000
  • Tasks
  • Develop new public safety education campaigns
  • Oversee the implementation of fire prevention campaigns
  • Plan, direct and co-ordinate firefighting strategies
  • Develop and implement procedures and policies for related firefighting operations
  • Co-ordinate and monitor budget and departmental resources
  • Direct the training of personnel in firefighting methods
  • Oversee analysis of data and information and prepare reports
  • Determine damage estimates and investigate the potential causes of a fire after extinguished
  • Direct activities at the scene of a fire
  • Evaluate the type of fire, the extent of damage to buildings and the danger to nearby establishments
  • Represent the fire department in communications with government, the media and the public
  • Supervision
  • 5-10 people
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Provincial or municipal Firefighters Training Course Certificate
  • Type of product
  • Fire protection
  • Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own vehicle
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Work under pressure
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
  • Screening questions
  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Other benefits
  • On-site daycare available
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Wellness program
  • Support for Indigenous people
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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