The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and demonstrated leader to join the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine as Assistant Emergency/Fire Services Coordinator.

Reporting to the Emergency/Fire Services Coordinator this position’s key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

delivery of training program and recruitment of volunteers
respond to incident calls in the Skeena Fire Protection Service Area
lead in development and implementation of related department operating guidelines, policies, and procedures
lead in the development or continued improvement of processes for the administration and delivery of firefighter training and initiatives
support the Regional District Emergency Program
establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other fire departments through establishment and promoting of mutual aid agreements, response agreements, joint training initiatives, and incident preplanning.

The ideal candidate will possess the following education and competencies:

Completed the Fire Services Instructor Course
Hold a First Responder Instructors Certificate including AED and spinal endorsements
Minimum 5 years experience in fire department operations and administration with progressively greater responsibilities including a minimum of 2 years as an officer
Thorough knowledge of fire department activities and services, including modern fire suppression and rescue techniques, operation of apparatus and equipment, fire prevention, emergency medical services, specialized rescue services, applicable fire and life safety codes, hazardous incident mitigation techniques, recordkeeping, and department administration.
Knowledge of instructional principles, methods, and techniques involved in training, proven ability teaching a variety of subjects to students of all levels, ability to plan and conduct effective training, demonstrations, lectures, and workshops.
Hold Class 5 driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits.

Interested individuals are requested to submit their letter of application and resume by mail, fax, or email to the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine by July 22, 2015.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interview will be contacted. Suite 300 • 4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, BC, Canada • V8G 4E1 Tel. (250) 615-6100  Fax. (250) 635-9222 Email: info@rdks.bc.ca Website: www.rdks.bc.ca
Location:	Terrace, BC
Profession(s):	Fire & Rescue Services Emergency Program Co-ordination
Date Posted:	Monday, June 22, 2015 at 9:18:37 AM (PST)
Posting Expires:	Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST)