Employment Type: PermanentCompetition #: 26/45Compensation:$164,477 - $198,426 per yearClosing date:Open Until FilledWork Location:100 Giroux Road, St. AlbertAbout the City of St. Albert Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.Job Details The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department as a Fire Chief (Director, Fire and Emergency Medical Services).Reporting to Managing Director, Corporate & Emergency Services, this position will be responsible for leading, planning, organizing, administering, and maintaining the programs, operations, facilities, and infrastructure of the City’s Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department.ResponsibilitiesLead the development, implementation, and coordination of all departmental programs, including Fire Prevention, Fire Operations, EMS, Public Education, Communications, and Health & Safety.Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and departmental policies, while also serving as the primary liaison for media relations and public communications.Ensure departmental operations comply with the City’s Quality Management Plan, the Alberta Safety Codes Act, and City Council directives.Oversee the work of Deputy Chiefs and Day Staff,



ensuring that all members receive appropriate operational and non-operational training and that workplace safety issues are identified, reported, investigated, and resolved.Lead the preparation of the Fire & Emergency Services Department budget and develops business cases, reports, and supporting rationale for budget submissions.Attend the Fire Scene Command, during major emergencies, to support operational needs and ensure that the Incident Commander receives the required resources.Promotes and reinforces the City’s Strategic Plan, Mission, Values, Health & Safety Program, and all relevant policies and procedures.Coach, train, and mentor the Senior Officer Team to support the achievement of departmental goals and lead by example to foster a high-performing team and a positive, innovative workplace culture.Liaise with City departments and external agencies to coordinate an effective and unified emergency response.Lead Fire Administration team in labour relations meetings and participates in collective bargaining as part of the City’s Negotiating Team.Hours of WorkThis position works 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, and receives one Earned Day Off (EDO) per month.The position may require attendance of meetings and events outside of normal work hours.Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.M. to 5 p.M.CompensationThe salary ranges from $164,477 - $198,426 per year per year, including a comprehensive advantages package with a flexible spending

📌 Fire Chief (Director, Fire & Emergency Medical Services) - C$164,477 - C$198,426 A Year (St. Albert)
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