This is permanent full time position working thirty-five (35) hours per week.   join a dynamic Regional Emergency Services team and contribute to building a great work place and providing valued service to the residents of our community.  

If being a leader in our organization and having an opportunity to influence change excites you; if working with broad responsibilities, interesting and creative work, and being a team member of the Regional Emergency Services Department increases your job satisfaction...then this key leadership position may be the job for you!   

We invite you to consider our opportunity for an Assistant Deputy Chief – Training & Recruitment.  

Reporting to the Deputy Chief – Training & Recruitment, your key responsibilities will include:         

• Assist with the leadership and management of resources (people, dollars, equipment & materials) to deliver programs and services.         
• Lead in the development and implementation of related departmental standard operating guidelines, policies and procedures.         
• Lead in the development or continued improvement of processes for the administration and delivery of training branch services and initiatives.        
• Lead in promotion and administration of Safety and compliance with OH&S Standards during training, operations and maintenance of records.         
• Initiate and make recommendations for the awarding of contracts.         
• Recommend alternative methods of providing best levels of service.        
• Instruct courses and programs as required to meet Training Branch goals and objectives.         
• Responsible for the outcomes of human resource management and the effective leadership of employees.         
• Develop and foster a positive work environment and promote a learning environment focusing on change and innovation.       
• Lead in development and delivery of recruitment and retention strategies for urban and rural departments.        
• Lead or direct the planning of all training within the urban and rural departments’.         
• Coordinate development of training schedules, calendars and the enrolment process for training.         
• Direct and Coordinate training delivery within the urban and rural fire departments in the areas of: Task and Drill Certified Fire Training Medical Training Specialty Training Officer Development Safety        
• Participate in development and administration of Department Strategic Plans, Branch Business Plans and Individual work plans for training branch staff. 
• Assist with the development and management of branch operational and capital budgets. 
• Assist with the completion of monthly variances and projection reports.  

You will possess the following:  NFPA 1001, NFPA 1021 Level II, 1041 Level II.   Eight (8) years experience including a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Preferred:  NFPA 1041 Level II, EMT-A or EMT-P, Business Administration degree/certificate or equivalent post secondary education in Leadership. Equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.   Some of the competencies required are: Demonstrated Leadership, interpersonal, labour relations, communication and management skills. Proven ability to work under own initiative and make sound decisions. Able to work under stressful situations.  

Salary  94,498 (Starting Range) - 120,722                                    

In addition to the rate of pay, we offer other attractive incentives:                                    

• excellent training and development opportunities                               
• an extensive employer paid benefits plan        
• home equity protection program
• an additional annual payment of 12,480 which represents a cost of living allowance  

Submit resume to:  The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Human Resources Department, Suite 103, 9816 Hardin Street, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4.  Fax (780) 743-5401, or apply online at www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca    

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.