Deputy Fire Chief Support Services - Leduc, Canada - City of Leduc

City of Leduc

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Leduc, Canada

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Description

Contract Start Date:
May 8, 2023

Contract End Date:

Department:
Fire Services

Open Positions:
1

Hours Per Week:
35

Compensation Range:
$104, $131,004.00

Closing Date:

Note:
Posting comes off at 12:00 AM on Closing Date, with competition closing at 11:59 pm day prior.

May 19, 2023

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community.

We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Please note:
For this position,

How to Apply:
Please send your resume in Word or PDF format to:
AAYK Deputy Fire Chief, Support Services | City of Leduc - AB - Leduc (OTIAPPLY)

Deputy Fire Chief, Support Services | City of Leduc

The Organization

The City of Leduc is a thriving community of roughly 35,000 citizens and is perfectly situated along Alberta's major transportation connections including their regional partner, the Edmonton International Airport.

Offering the best of both worlds, Leduc has a younger demographic who enjoy the convenience of urban amenities, yet have proximity to employment opportunities in a smaller, family-oriented community.

Leduc has been one of the fastest growing communities in the region, and was listed as one of the "friendliest communities in Canada" in 2018.

The City of Leduc has something for everyone including programs and services that enhance quality of life and sense of community.

The pride of Leduc is the Leduc Recreation Centre which offers an abundance of offerings from NHL sized rinks to an aquatics and fitness centre.

Residents can explore over 60km of paved Multiway Trails as well as the William F. Lede Park by Telford Lake. Some of Leduc's unique local attractions include the Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre, Dr. Woods House Museum, the Stone Barn Garden, and one of the last wooden grain elevators in Alberta.

Governed by a seven-member Council and an Administration team with a workforce of over 450 employees, the City of Leduc is proud to serve their community.

With their Mission statement People.
Building.

Community, and core values of "teamwork, service, respect and leadership," the City currently has four key areas of focus:

A City Where People Want to Live, Work and Play
A City with a Plan for the Future
An Economically Prosperous City and Region
A Collaborative Community-Builder and Regional Partner

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The Opportunity

Reports to:
Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Management

Direct Reports:
1 Quality Assurance Coordinator, 1 Fire Marshal, Fire Administrator, 1 Emergency Management Coordinator

Leads of Equipment Committees,

Indirect Reports:
1 Fire Prevention Officer, various leads of committees

Location:

Leduc, AB Canada

Mandate

The Deputy Fire Chief, Support Services provides support and administrative leadership on all matters pertaining to the logistics, support, and administration of fire, rescue, and EMS operations, public safety, and emergency management for the City.

Acting as an integral member of the Department's Leadership Team, the Deputy Fire Chief, Support Services is responsible for the provision of strategic planning and services required for the effective and efficient delivery of department programs and services, both internal and to the community.

The position leads diverse business and administrative functions and teams, including business planning, financial planning, project management, logistics, quality assurance, accreditation, public safety, and emergency management.

As part of the senior management team, the position also shares responsibility to provide financial management of an annual Operating Budget which is in excess of $10,000,000 per year, with annual recoveries in excess of $3 million.

Capital is variable at approximately $700,000 per year.

In addition to the above, the Deputy Chief, Administration will regularly manage and make decisions on various emergency and non-emergency situations that are sensitive in nature.

Key Accountabilities

Logistics_
Ensure necessary and suitable equipment is available and maintained for Operations in a timely manner, while ensuring costs and inventory are managed appropriately;
Identify equipment and process trends and best practices in the Fire and EMS environment. Implement appropriate changes to technology, equipment, and processes while ensuring compliance with procurement/purchasing guidelines and regulations;
Ensure the departmental emergency and administrative communications systems, including radio, dispatch, and software systems are operational and serve the needs of the department;
Act as a primary liaison with the Communication Information and Technology branch and dispatch providers;
Ensure all processes pertaining to the procurement, operation, and ma