Job Opportunity
ULKATCHO FIRE CHIEF – JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Fire Chief is responsible for organization and direction of the volunteer Fire Department to ensure that loss of life, property, or injury because of fire is prevented and or optimized.
SCOPE
The Fire Chief reports to the Operations Manager. He/she is responsible for directing the activities of the Fire Department and is the sole authority and command at the scene of a fire. The Fire Chief is responsible for directing all volunteer fire fighters and ensuring that fire fighters have adequate training. The Fire Chief is also responsible for ensuring that firefighting equipment is monitored on a regular basis and is in good working order. He/she will develop all policies and procedures concerning firefighting in accordance with federal and provincial legislation Failure to provide adequate services will endanger the safety of residents and may result in unnecessary injury, loss of life or damage or destruction of property because of fire.
The Fire Chief is the Role model for other department members and must always ensure that he/she and other members work in a safe manner and use proper safety equipment and apparel when on the job. This includes regular training, practice sessions, inspections, and firefighting. The Fire Chief will work with his/her supervisor to access outside training opportunities for fire department members.
The Fire Chief will take part in community relations activities and events including but not limited to, career fairs, exhibitions, parades, and other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop, review, and implement all firefighting policies and procedures in accordance with the municipal by-law, federal and provincial legislation.
· Establish appropriate firefighting techniques
· Plan firefighting strategies
· Liaise with the Emergency Response Committee
· Ensure firefighting policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
· Make recommendations on changes to the firefighting by-law
· Maintain proper records
· Recruit, train and direct the activities of volunteer fire fighters to ensure trained fire fighters are available In the event of a fire
· Recruit and orient fire fighters
· Ensure a high level of morale among fire fighters
· Facilitate the training of fire fighters on a regular basis (to be determined in consultation with supervisor)
· Evaluate the performance of fire fighters
· Discipline and/or dismiss fire fighters if necessary
· Inspect firefighting equipment to ensure appropriate equipment Is available as required
· Inspect the fire truck on a weekly basis
· Inspect firefighting equipment and apparatus as required by regulations and manufactures guidelines
· Maintain a Logbook of all inspections
· Make recommendations on the replacement and/or repair of equipment Make Inspections of places of business to ensure compliance with regulations
· Takes sole command In the event of a fire to ensure a safe, effective and controlled response
· Ensure effective command and control techniques are in place at the scene of the fire
· Make all decisions concerning the appropriate response to and method of lighting a fire
· Direct all activities at the scene of the fire
· Ensure that fire fighters are responding In a safe and appropriate manner Investigate the cause of fire once It has been extinguished.
· Maintain records on Incidence of fire, Injuries, and loss of property Prepare reports on all areas of fire fighting
· Monitor the firefighting budget
· Implement fire prevention education and awareness programs Perform other related duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
· The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
· Firefighting principles Firefighting training
· Firefighting equipment maintenance and repairs
· Ability to operate and train other on the use firefighting equipment
Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
· leadership skills Including the ability to take full command at the scene of a fire
· analytical and problem-solving skills
· decision making skills
· negotiations skills
· effective verbal and listening communications skills
· ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations
· effective written communications skills Including the ability to prepare reports
· effective public relations and public speaking skills
· research and program development skills
· stress management skills time management skills
Personal Attributes
· The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
· maintain standards of conduct be respectful
· possess cultural awareness and
· sensitivity be flexible
· demonstrate sound work ethics be consistent and fair
The Fire Chief would normally attain the required knowledge, skills, and attitudes through competition of Fire Fighting Training combined with several years of related firefighting and supervisory experience in emergency and command and control situations.
The incumbent must possess a valid Driver's License appropriate to the class of vehicle being operated and produce a Drivers Abstract annually,
Physical Demands
The Fire Chief may be involved in physically draining and exhausting activities which may include taking command of a fire scene, participating in emergency response situations, and being involved in physically dangerous situations. The Fire Chief will have to carry heavy firefighting equipment while climbing ladders and going through buildings. The Fire Chief will regularly be exposed to water in extreme weather conditions and may deal with resulting ice buildup in winter months.
Environmental Conditions
The Fire Chief will be exposed to noxious smoke and fumes because of fire. The Fire Chief will have to manage several people and projects at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of residents. The Fire Chief will be exposed to environments that are dangerous, busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.
Sensory Demands
The Fire Chief will be exposed to smoke and fire that will adversely affect each of the senses including smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight. The Fire Chief will require extreme levels of concentration during a firefighting situation.
Mental Demands
Very high levels of mental and emotional stress will be caused by the requirement to fight fires In an effective manner, the requirement to maintain absolute control In dangerous and hectic situations and by the possibility of loss of life, Injury, and property.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please email a cover letter, resume to: Wilma Mack, Interim Operations Manager, Ulkatcho First Nation Interim Operations Manager interimoperationsmanager@ulkatcho.ca or hr@ulkatcho.ca or drop it off at the Ulkatcho band office.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Posting Date: April 17, 2025
Internally posted for a week.
Interview process
- Only shortlisted candidates are contacted