Position: Coordinator, Protective Services
Location: Town of Fort Smith Fire Hall
Status: Full-time Indeterminate
Closing Date: September 11, 2026.

The Town of Fort Smith is excited to welcome a detail-oriented, dependable, and highly motivated Coordinator, Protective Services to join our Protective Services team. This key role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting a dedicated workforce committed to community safety.

OUTLINE OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Protective Services, the Coordinator, Protective Services provides senior operational leadership, coordination, and program support across Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency Management, Bylaw Enforcement administration, and the Town's Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Program.

The position fulfills the role of Deputy Chief of the Fort Smith Protective Services Department and provides operational, administrative, and continuity support to Bylaw Services. The role includes a balance of field operations, emergency response, planning, training coordination, and administrative oversight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Serve as Deputy Protective Services Chief, reporting to the Fire Chief of the Fire and EMS department

Coordinate and maintains volunteer training, certification, and compliance records

Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Town of Fort Smith Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan in accordance with territorial and municipal legislation

Supervise and coordinate Protective Services department activities, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures





Assists in the delivery and coordination of Emergency Management training for staff, volunteers, and partner agencies

Assist in the operation and administration of the Town's Occupational Health & Safety program

Participate in and supports the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHSC)

Support workplace inspections, hazard identification, and corrective action followup

Prepare reports, briefing notes, and summaries for the Director of Protective Services and Council

Assist with policy development, program reviews, and continuous improvement

Supervise up to 32 Fire and EMS volunteers

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma in Fire and Emergency Services, Emergency Management, Public Safety, or any related field

Five (5) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

NFPA 1001 Firefighter Levels I & II

NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I or higher, or equivalent leadership experience

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or ability to respond at that level

ICS 100, 200, 300 (ICS 400 considered an asset)

Class 3 or Class 4 Driver's Licence with airbrake endorsement

Emergency Management training or certification considered an asset

OHS-related training considered an asset

Knowledge of Firefighting and EMS medical practices and protocol

Emergency management systems, protocols, and EOC operations

Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

Pay Level/Range: Level 27 ($98,222.30- $114,412.87)

Northern Allowance paid in addition to base salary

Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid leave

Employee Assistance Program.

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📌 Coordinator, Protective Services (Manitoba)
🏢 Town of Fort Smith
📍 Manitoba