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Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Dangerous
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
Work setting
- Municipal government
- Fire department
- Community-based agency
Budgetary responsibility
- $100,001 - $500,000
Tasks
- 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
- 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
- Train workers in duties and policies
- Provide staff training
- Provide fire prevention education programs
- Prepare budgets and payrolls
- Participate in emergency response planning
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
- Manage incidents
- Oversee the preparation of reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
Supervision
- More than 20 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Provincial or municipal Firefighters Training Course Certificate
Type of product
- Fire protection
Planning specialization
- Emergency planning
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Sound discrimination
Personal suitability
- 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 willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- On call
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Pension plan
- Piece work
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program