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Job Location | Sooke, BC |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | Not Disclosed |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Full Time |
“Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea”Deputy Fire ChiefA small town with a big heart – filled with smiling faces.Sooke embraces our natural assets including local parks, trails, waterways and oceanfronts; we honour the history of the lands of the T’Sou-ke and Sc’ianew (Cheanuh) First Nations within the Coast Salish Territory.“Where the rainforest meets the sea." Characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, Sooke’s pleasant climate is a year-round paradise for those who enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, kayaking, or sailing.Our team welcomes those who share our values of accountability, compassion, leading by example, respect, and service excellence to apply for this exciting opportunity.The District of Sooke has a permanent employment opportunity for a Deputy Fire Chief. Reporting to the Director of Community Safety/Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for leading a team of professional staff and Paid On-Call Fire Fighters in meeting operational, statutory, and regulatory requirements, while ensuring that Sooke Fire Rescue services respond to changing community needs, thus enhancing the quality of life and safety of its residents. The Deputy Fire Chief is a part of the management team for the District and is expected to act and communicate in a professional manner at all times.The Deputy Fire Chief assumes full authority and responsibility in the Director’s absence. The Deputy Fire Chief will integrate seamlessly into a composite department environment, and be responsible for the oversight of the development, implementation, and coordination of training for all members of Sooke Fire Rescue. The Deputy Fire Chief also assumes oversight of Sooke Fire Rescue’s responsibilities regarding inspection frequencies, fire prevention, and public education initiatives and programs. The Deputy Fire Chief assists with the Sooke Emergency Program as the Deputy Emergency Program Coordinator for the District.Working with the Director, the Deputy Fire Chief will develop and implement policies, plans, procedures, and standards relating to fire prevention, Fire Code enforcement, staff training and development. As a member of the management team, the Deputy Fire Chief works collaboratively with other municipal directors to prepare budgets, develop plans to achieve strategic organizational goals, and provide Sooke Fire Rescue updates and reports to Council.The Deputy Fire Chief is exposed to environments that are dangerous, busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational, time, and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.The Deputy Fire Chief will also be expected to participate in the Duty Chief rotation, attend all emergencies to which the department responds when the Director is absent, and attend Council and other department-related meetings as necessary. To be considered for this role, applicants should have the following qualifications: