FIRE CHIEF

Job #13-028

Whitecourt is a prosperous community located ninety minutes from Edmonton that serves a population of 11,600 people (9,200 in town, 2,400 in the surrounding area). It is the ideal place to call home for anyone interested in a high quality lifestyle. The community’s economic future is assured by the abundance of a variety of natural resources.

Along with being a haven for outdoor recreation, Whitecourt offers modern recreation facilities that are comparable to those found in large urban centers. You’ll find a range of recreational and social opportunities for every member of your family. There is no better place to live, work and play than the Town of Whitecourt.

The Town of Whitecourt is now seeking a new Fire Chief. The Whitecourt Fire Department is housed in a modern facility with excellent equipment and apparatus. Fire Services, working with the RCMP, the Ambulance Service and mutual aid partners, is critical to the safety and quality of life in our community.

Primary Responsibilities:

-Reporting to the Director of Community Services, this position is responsible for the management and supervision of emergency incidents response, fire prevention, inspection and overall training within the Fire Services Department.
-Evaluate and monitor fire prevention and control policies for the municipality.
-Member recruitment, training, evaluation, and retention.
-Review department performance and available resources.
-Participate in a rotating on call duties schedule.
-Assume incident command role at emergencies.
-Attend emergency situations and support of on-scene staff.
-Fire incident investigation.
-Purchase of fire apparatus, equipment and supplies.
-Prepare the annual operating and capital budget.
-Public relations for fire related matters.
-Responsible for fire inspection and investigation activities as outlined in the Quality Management Plan.
-Lead 40 part-time volunteer firefighters, and two full-time Deputy Chiefs.

Qualifications:

-Meet NFPA standards for Firefight Professional, NFPA 1001 Standard Level II Fire Fighter, NFPA 2021, Fire Officer Level I.
-Certified as a Safety Codes Officer (Fire) Inspector Level II, Investigator Level II.
-A high quality team player who can work proactively is required of this position.
-Experience in working with volunteer fire departments would be an asset.
-Good people skills, formalized training in supervisory development and public relations.
-A minimum of 5 years progressive fire service experience as a supervisor.
-Class Five drivers license with air brake endorsement.
-As the fire department covers the rural area surrounding Whitecourt, some experience in rural firefighting would be an asset.

The Town of Whitecourt offers competitive compensation packages to successful applicants. The current salary range for this position is $81,843 - $99,574.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resumes in confidence to the address listed below.

Town of Whitecourt

Re: Job #13-028

Box 509, 5004 52nd Avenue
WHITECOURT, AB T7S 1N6

Fax: 780-778-4166

Email: hr@whitecourt.ca

While the position will remain open until a candidate is selected, we request that resumes and cover letters be forwarded to the Town of Whitecourt prior to 12:00 noon Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in order to facilitate the interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Regional Fire Department is seeking a responsible, professional person with high integrity to join a team of like-minded people.

You will assist the Regional Fire Chief in organizing, directing, supervising and coordinating activities associated with the Regional Fire Department for the Town of Slave Lake and Municipal District of Lesser Slave River Number 124, ensuring effective and efficient fire fighting/rescue techniques and procedures throughout the region. Responsible for the efficient operation of the department during the Regional Fire Chief’s absence. You will be skilled at coordinating the activities and training of a large, diverse group of volunteers.

Qualifications:

- Minimum five years’ experience in a position of responsibility and leadership in the Fire Service, preferably with a recognized municipal fire service.

 - Working knowledge of :

                    Alberta Fire Code, Alberta Building Code, Alberta Safety Codes Act, Alberta Disaster Services Act, Municipal Government Act

 - Grade 12 graduate (preference may be given for post-secondary education in Administration or Fire Sciences);

 - NFPA 1001Level II; NFPA 472 (Operations); NFPA standard 1041 Level II; Safety Codes Officers (Fire) Group B2 and Group C2; NFPA 1031 Level II; NFPA 1033 Level II; NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officers; Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or better, Basic Emergency Preparedness; Alberta Emergency Alert; ICS 300; ICS 100/200 Instructor;

 - Flag Person Trainer;

 - Good written/verbal communications and public relations skills; and

 - Possess a valid Class 3, 4 Driver’s License with "Q" endorsement.

A more detailed description of key responsibilities and candidate requirements is described on our website at  www.slavelake.ca

We offer a competitive salary / benefits package

Applications will be taken until a suitable candidate is found.

Send your resume to:

Town of Slave Lake, Human Resource Department,
10 Main Street S.W. P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0
Fax: (780) 849-4483 E-mail: hr@slavelake.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted.

Kneehill County has an exciting opportunity as an Emergency Services Officer to coordinate emergency and safety services in a rural environment. The County is comprised of, 2 towns, 3 villages, 7 hamlets with a combined total population of around 11,000, and six volunteer fire departments within the boundaries.   

The Emergency Services Officer will be a visionary leader and provide key advice and guidance in the areas of fire and emergency services for the region, along with Kneehill County’s health and safety program. Key responsibilities will include the coordination of regional emergency plans, leading the regional fire management committee, fire investigations/inspections and maintaining Kneehill County’s COR Certification.

Desired Qualifications for this position include NFPA 1001 Firefighter Certification, Alberta Safety Codes Officer (Fire) Certification (prefer level 1 or 2 SCO), CFI or NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator training/certification, emergency management training, health and safety program training, experience coordinating activities in a regional environment, and working with volunteers.

Resumes are to be forwarded to the undersigned no later than May 31, 2013. We will respond to all applicants.

Kneehill County
Attention: Laurie Watt, CLGM
Interim CAO

Box 400
Three Hills, AB  T0M 2A0
Fax: 403-443-5115
employment@kneehillcounty.com

10- spare 2216 Scott bottles

1- Rescue breathing attachment as pictured

4- Scott 2216 packs, Heads up display,pak distress alarm, anti fog wide view masks

3- Hard cases possibly( 4 )

These packs were the best you could buy when we purchased them in 2004 for $4563.00/ unit; the rescue breathing app. was $771.00, the spare bottles

were $595.00. These packs are hardly used as you can see. Asking $3500.00/ pack with bottle,$350.00/ bottle,$500.00 for the rescue setup, $150.00 /hard case or best offers will be considered.

We also have a Three bottle cascade system with fill hose open to offers.

 We also have 2 older units that we would be willing to take offers on and they come with the hard cases..

You can contact me at 1-403-575-1066 or at foreman@veterancable.net  

Darryl Tkach
Fire Chief
Veteran Fire Dept.

We are currently seeking a Director of Protective Services to join our team and lead our Protective Services Department. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Protective Services oversees a staffing group, whose responsibilities range from bylaw enforcement to a mosaic of Volunteer Fire Chiefs (District Chiefs) providing emergency services. The Director functions as the County’s Director of Emergency Management (DEM). The Director is also a key member of the senior management team, participating in policy development and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for and oversees the activities and operations of Vulcan County Emergency Services functions for six fire districts in the County.
• Manages the operation and use of the Regional Training Simulator Facility.
• Serves as Director of Emergency Services, Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator for the County.
• Oversees the Bylaw & Safety Officer ensuring regulatory bylaws are current and enforced.
• Reviews, develops and maintains the health and safety program for the County.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in Fire Science, public administration or related discipline is preferred, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a position of responsibility and leadership in a Fire/Emergency Service setting, preferably with a recognized municipal fire service.
• Comprehensive NFPA training, including NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
• Possess excellent organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
• High degree of professionalism coupled with effective communication skills - written, verbal and presentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Vulcan County offers a competitive remuneration package including health benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

A detailed job profile including specific job duties and qualifications is available on the County’s website, vulcancounty.ab.ca.

Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence a comprehensive resume to the County via email or regular mail to:                          

                                    Vulcan County

P.O. Box 180

Vulcan AB   T0L 2B0

Attention: Human Resources

Email: payroll@vulcancounty.ab.ca         

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Town of Creston, BC

Join an innovative team and play a role in enhancing one of the most beautiful places to live in Canada. Work with people that share friendliness, caring, respect, and trustworthiness as their core values and work commitment. Here in Creston, it’s about making a personal and professional contribution that results in a difference being made for others.

Public Safety Compliance Officer

Bylaw and Fire Services

This new Canadian Union of Public Employees’ position was established to adopt an integrated approach to service delivery; more closely linking bylaw compliance with public education, emergency response, fire protection and RCMP liaison. As such, the Town of Creston is seeking an individual to assist with the ongoing planning, development and implementation of a protective services approach; a multi-faceted position requiring a working knowledge of municipal bylaw compliance and the fire service.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief, the successful candidate is committed to serve, protect and assist in providing a desired quality of life for citizens and visitors to the Town of Creston. This mandate is achieved through education to raise awareness of community standards, and enforcement of legislated requirements to ensure timely compliance. The Public Safety Compliance Officer has considerable independence of action and judgement, requiring interpretation and enforcement of applicable bylaws, codes, regulations and policies. In addition to bylaw compliance, the Public Safety Compliance Officer also assumes responsibility for service delivery associated with: public education, emergency response, fire inspections, RCMP liaison, associated administrative follow up and other duties related to a protective services approach. In the absence of the Fire Chief, or other senior fire officer, the Public Safety Compliance Officer may be appointed to assume operational responsibilities of the fire department in relation to emergency incidents.

The position of Public Safety Compliance Officer will be based on a flexible work schedule in order to accommodate attendance at: fire training sessions, public education meetings and special events as directed.

As this is a new position, the wage classification is currently being reviewed under the current collective agreement between the Town of Creston and C.U.P.E. Local 2092.

Interested individuals may review the job description, identifying minimum requirements, education and experience, on the Town of Creston website under Employment Opportunities at www.creston.ca.

Interested individuals are requested to submit a cover letter and resume by mail, fax or email, no later than 4:30 p.m. May 24th, 2013 to:

Bev Caldwell, Executive Assistant
Town of Creston
PO Box 1339, 238 10th Avenue North
Creston, BC V0B 1G0
Phone: 250-428-2214 (226) Fax: 250-428-9164
Email: bev.caldwell@creston.ca

Thank you for your interest in this position; however only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

POSTED INTERNALLY and EXTERNALLY April 29, 2013
c: President, C.U.P.E. Local 2092

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF- TRAINING

(Temporary, Full-time)

Parkland County has a Temporary, Full-time position available in Fire Services for a Deputy Fire Chief- Training until approximately September 2014. Under the direction of the Fire Chief, you are responsible for the implementation and delivery of Fire and Rescue Services. You will also develop, implement and maintain the training program; develop and maintain the paid on call firefighter recruitment and retention program and provide emergency response services as required. You have strong presentation, supervisory, organizational and interpersonal skills in dealing effectively with the public and paid on call firefighters. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Diploma is required.
• Related post-secondary Diploma/Degree in Emergency Services or Fire Sciences is an asset.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible emergency service/response experience is required with two (2) years of supervisory experience an asset.
• Certification in NFPA Standard 1001- Firefighter, Level 2; NFPA Standard 1021- Fire Officer, Level 1; NFPA Standard 1041- Instructor I, E1; Safety Codes Officer Basic; Standard First Aid Level C and CPR are required.
• Certification in NFPA Standard 1002- Apparatus Operator; NFPA Standard 1021- Fire Officer, Level 2; NFPA Standard 1033- Fire Investigator; NFPA Standard 1031-Fire Inspector; NFPA Standard 1041- Instructor, E3; Safety Codes Officer I; Investigator Level 1; Inspector Level II; and Emergency Medical Responder are assets.
• Knowledge of computer applications with strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement is required and a Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement is an asset. A satisfactory driving record is required and a current Driver’s Abstract and must be provided.
  

Competition Number: 13-37NRM

Rate of Pay: $74,524 to $93,126 per annum

Hours of Work: 7 hours/day; 35 hours/week

Competition Closing Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

Benefits: Extensive benefits are offered including an option to join our Earned Day Off Program.

Further information concerning this position can be obtained by calling Jim Phelan, Fire Chief at 780-968-8474.

Additional Information:

• Interested candidates are invited to forward their application/resume, quoting the Competition Number, to:
  Human Resources, Parkland County, 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1 or fax to 780-968-3232, or e-mail to employment@parklandcounty.com
• Please note that if you are applying by email, ensure that your resume is sent in either a Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf).
  
• Parkland County has a nepotism policy in effect which limits the consideration of employees’ relatives for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information on this policy (including the definition of a relative under this policy).
  
• For further information on our organization, please visit www.parklandcounty.com
  
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for Parkland County employment opportunities only. The personal information that you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Beaver Emergency Services Commission

Regional Fire Chief

Beaver Emergency Services Commission invites applications for the position of Regional Fire Chief/ Director of Emergency Management.

Beaver Emergency Services Commission is the first Emergency Services Commission in the Province of Alberta. With headquarters in Viking, Alberta, the Commission provides Fire and Emergency Management services for Beaver County, the Towns of Tofield and Viking, Villages of Ryley and Holden, Hamlets of Bruce and Kinsella. The Commission operates 6 Fire Stations with a total of 129 volunteers.

Reporting to the Beaver Emergency Services Commission Board, this is a full time paid position. The successful candidate will be expected to provide support to the District Fire Chief/ Deputy Regional Fire Chief in areas such as response to incidents, administration, training, budgets and the general operation of the fire service and emergency management functions. The ability to communicate and work with volunteers is essential to this position.

Desired Knowledge, Education, and Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Fire Officer, preferably including experience as an Incident Commander.

- Working knowledge of applicable Provincial and Municipal legislation, bylaw, and policies.

- Completion of technical training, including NFPA 1001 Firefighter Certification, and NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Certification. NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I, with Level 2 combined with other fire and emergency management training will be considered an asset.

- Experience in conducting fire investigations and fire inspections, certification training in these area’s will be considered an asset

- Demonstrated Emergency Management experience at a senior level combined with formal Emergency Management training

 - Certification as an Alberta Safety Codes Officer – Fire Level 2 and Investigator Level 1

 - Current certification in First Aid/CPR

 - Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office and Excel

 - Provide a current criminal records check upon hire.

 - A valid driver’s license is required for this position. A driver’s abstract will be requested at hire.

Salary will be based upon qualifications and experience. A full comprehensive benefit package is provided.

Residency requirement exists for this position; the successful candidate must relocate to or presently reside in Beaver County.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit a resume, references, and cover letter detailing their suitability to the position via Mail, Fax or Email to:

Deputy Regional Chief Fire Cindy Conroy
Beaver Emergency Services Commission
Box 449
Viking, Alberta T0B 4N0

Fax: 780-336-3047

Email: info@besc.ca

Last serviced Oct 11/12 at 258 hours, current hours  are 281

Manufacture date  Dec 2004

9.7scfm

SINGLE PHASE 230 VOLT 38 AMP

CONTROL VOLTAGE 120

2)5 cylinder cascade 4500 psi

(3 cylinders due for hydro)

3)Approx 50’ stainless piping (upstream of cascade) included

Asking price $11,000 “as is” with  FOB Hinton, bids below asking price will only be considered after May 1, estimated availability May 1, 2013. 

NOTE: this offering does not include a fill station

Please contact Peter Ensor for more information:

p: 780.865.6020 | f: 780.865.3369
e: pensor@hinton.ca

Hinton Emergency Services Building
184 Eaton Road
Hinton, Alberta T7V 1Y5

North West Fire Rescue & Training requires:

Wildfire Interface Firefighters, Industrial/Oilfield Firefighters, Rope Rescue/Confined Space Rescuers, EMR, EMT & Advanced First Aiders, Fire Service Instructors for positions in Western Canada & Abroad.

Fire Service Instructors must have valid Canadian Passports and be willing to travel.  Must have a minimum of NFPA 1041 for this position.

Please send resume's and certificates to:

nwfr@telus.blackberry.net