Assistant Fire/Emergency Services Coordinator

Haisla Nation Has An Immediate Opening For

Assistant Fire/Emergency Services Coordinator

Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Overview: Under the direction of the Fire/Emergency Coordinator, help in leading, overseeing and coordinates operation and services of HNC Emergency/Fire Services.

Duties

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision, training and discipline of personnel;
• Ability to supervise and participate in the preparation of all necessary reports, records and correspondence;
• Assists in Environmental Health and Safety practices;
• Respond to emergencies, tsunami, boat distress, search and rescue;
• Other related duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Community Development Manager.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various civic and business officials, staff, and general public;
• Responsible for actively recruiting volunteer fire fighters;
• Attend weekly meetings/practices with the Volunteer Fire Department;
• To follow the HNC employee personnel policy and manual;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form to promote and maintain effective public relations for the department and community;
• Responsible for mentorship of all volunteer training and certifications;
• As required for overtime due to medical emergencies, 70 hour biweekly work week, based out of the Firehall in Kitamaat Village;
• Responsible for continuous development and improvement of all departmental services and excelsis a high degree of independent action, judgement and initiative on administrative, operational, and technical matters, problems and decisions;
• Knowledge or willing to learn to effectively administer the operations of a fire department;
• Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating all fire suppression, related emergency services and fire prevention operations and programs for the Kitamaat Village Community;

Qualifications

• Willing to provide a Police Information check,
• OFA 3 or EMR certification;
• Preferred grade 12 graduate;
• Must have Class 5 BC Driver's License;
• Experience in the Fire/Emergency field;
• Knowledge of fire protection;
• Display sound leadership and supervisory skills;
• Preferred fire fighting certificates;
• Extensive knowledge of the fire department rules, regulations, standing orders, policies, procedures and applicable Federal and Provincial Codes, Acts and Bylaws;
• Must be willing to work all hours required;

Closing Date: Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 4:00pm.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.