Job details
- JobBank Id: 44425979
- JobSeekr Id: 378834
- Chief, Fire Department
- Vanderhoof, BC
- 135 Joseph Street
- Full time
- Saik'uz First Nation
- $32.00 to $36.00
- 35 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Fire science/firefighting
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Confined spaces
- Hot
Work setting
- Staff accommodation available
- Rural area
- Fire department
Budgetary responsibility
- $500,001 – $1,500,000
Responsibilities
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Provincial or municipal Firefighters Training Course Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Fire protection
Additional information
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
Benefits
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