Assistant deputy chief
City of Calgary’s Emergency Management and Community Safety Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant deputy chief. City of Calgary’s Emergency Management and Community Safety Department focuses on enhancing public safety through coordinated emergency preparedness and response strategies. It provides risk assessments, disaster response coordination, and community safety initiatives. It ensures Calgary is prepared to handle emergencies effectively, fostering resilience and safeguarding the community. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Calgary
Department: Emergency Management and Community Safety
Position: Assistant deputy chief
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $94168.00 – $144228.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Regular/Permanent
Union: Exempt
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle
Job ID: 310153
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of 2 year diploma in Emergency Management, Leadership, Health and Safety and Business Continuity
Experience: Candidates should have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in an emergency management context
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities during complex, high-pressure situations
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in an emergency management context
- The candidates should possess a degree in Emergency Management, Leadership, Health and Safety, Business Continuity, or a related field, and at least 5 years of emergency management, business continuity, or issues management experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience; OR a graduate degree in the aforementioned fields and at least 3 years of emergency management, business continuity, or issues management experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience
- The candidates should hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending, or a valid Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending
- The candidates should have designation or certification as a Certified Emergency Manager, Associated Emergency Manager, or Certified or Associate Business Continuity Professional
- The candidates should possess strong communication skills, facilitation abilities, collaborative leadership qualities, and critical thinking skills essential for this role
- The candidates should undergo an enhanced security clearance as part of the hiring process and obtain a City of Calgary operator’s permit
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide strategic direction and oversight to direct reports, including Planners responsible for emergency planning and response preparedness, Agency Training, Concept of Operations, Exercise development, and system improvement
- The candidates should be able to provide key support to the Chief and Deputy Chief with strategic deliverables; develop and manage goals and objectives for the work area, assign and monitor project deliverables and work plans, and manage business planning requirements and budget
- The candidates should be able to manage human resource functions including recruitment, coaching, training, career development, performance management, and time and labour for employees to ensure quality and service standards are met
- The candidates should be able to maintain effective relationships with critical partners and support their emergency preparedness both in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and in their own service areas
- The candidates should be able to provide strategic support to agency members in emergency planning and preparedness initiatives, training, and facilitations
- The candidates should be able to act as a member of general staff within the EOC when activated for emergency events direct operations, develop situational awareness materials and briefings, mentor staff from other areas of the organization, implement emergency plans and procedures and provide other leadership functions for response staff and partner agencies
- The candidates should be able to participate as acting Deputy Chief or with on-call responsibilities
- The candidates should be able to provide after-hours monitoring and escalation of emergency incidents and make decisions to ensure emergencies are resourced and coordinated appropriately, including the opening of the Emergency Operations Center and the activation of the Municipal Emergency Plan
Benefits:
- The candidates will get pension plans, plans cover prescription drugs, vision care, life, disability insurance and paramedical practitioners
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!