Job Type: Fulltime
Job Description:
The City of Swift Current is seeking a key player for its Fire Department management team. Located on the Trans Canada Highway, Swift Current is a progressive City of 16,000 people serving as the hub of South West Saskatchewan, within a trading area of approximately 55,000 people. The area is largely an agricultural base, with oil and gas, tourism and manufacturing sectors contributing to the economy. The City of Swift Current has many larger city amenities, and provides the quality of life of a smaller community.
The Fire Department is a composite department consisting of Fire Chief, two Deputy Fire Chiefs, full-time Fire Fighters and a complement of Auxiliary Fire Fighters. The Deputy Fire Chief position is under the direction of the Fire Chief, sharing core responsibilities including Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Fleet Management, Staff Development, Operations, Public Education, Quality Assurance, and other management related duties.
Eligible candidates should possess:
• Recognized Company Officer II or training equivalent – preference given to candidates with post-secondary education in either Business or Public Administration and/or related fire service management programs
• Level II Fire Inspector
• Level II Fire Service Instructor, with proven ability in development and delivery of staff development programs
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible fire service experience including knowledge and experience in fire prevention, public safety education, fire, rescue and emergency medical response, with the ability to command emergency incidents if required
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff, elected officials, business community, media and the general public.
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