Chief, Fire & Community Safety

Town of High River

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Permanent, Full-time Chief, Fire & Community Safety

At the Town of High River, people come first. We are looking for a Chief, Fire and Community Safety to join our organization and contribute to our culture focused on accountability, excellence, and connection. This is an opportunity to enjoy working and living in a community with a small town lifestyle with convenient access to larger centers.

The Community

High River provides the warmth and familiarity of a small town, featuring countless outdoor trails and parks that await your next adventure. Our downtown offers a variety of unique stores and businesses who take pride in fostering connection in our community. High River is a people-first community where families put down roots for generations.

The Organization

Through the dedication and passion of our 150 employees, we deliver important services to the community. Our purpose, or why we do what we do, is because we want to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come. To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different.

We’ve embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve. We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture : A ccountable, C onnected and E xcellence (ACE).

The Role

We are seeking an experienced leader who can draw from their diverse fire and emergency services background to lead the Fire Service, Emergency Management, Peace Officer / Bylaw program, and RCMP Administration. You will be given the responsibility to strategically utilize your experience and expertise to shape a collaborative and effective team to ensure the safety and well-being of the town we all love and call home. You are a passionate and highly motivated leader who challenges the status quo.

Minimum Requirements

To be successful, you will have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field and / or post-secondary education in Fire Services or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You will have a minimum of ten years’ experience in Fire, Emergency Management, Protective Services, or a combination of, with at least five years or more experience in a management or leadership role, with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills. Previous experience in a municipal setting is considered an asset.

The Chief, Fire and Community Safety plays an integral part in the success of keeping our residents safe and confident in the future of our community. We are committed to making High River the safest place in Canada against the hazards that pose the greatest risk to our community.

To explore this career opportunity, please visit our website at www.highriver.ca, click on Careers and apply through our online application process. This competition will remain open until filled with the first review date being March 3, 2025.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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