New Aiyansh Fire Chief

Scope
It is critical for the Fire Chief to provide and maintain 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, fire protection coverage for New Aiyansh community members and public institutions in a positive manner. You will ensure that all volunteer fire fighters receive adequate training for all equipment including physical fitness and basic first aid.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a 24/7 on call roster of volunteer fire fighters
  • Demonstrate a good healthy life style
  • Provide monthly reports to New Aiyansh Village Government (N.A.V.G.)
  • Develop annual training plan identifying costs and schedules for the volunteer fire brigade
  • Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on all fire fighting equipment
  • Ensure awareness and compliance with all appropriate legislation and codes
  • Maintain and monitor all fire fighting and prevention equipment for all N.A.V.G. buildings
  • Participate in preparation and implementation of municipal and area emergency preparedness plans
  • Develop annual major and minor capital equipment plan for review and adoption by N.A.V.G.
  • Liaise with Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulatory authorities

Qualifications
Possess current valid class 3, BC driver's license, and provide current drivers abstract. Submit to mandatory criminal record check. Possess minimum provincial standards for Fire Chief (Justice Institute, Training Modules). Be physically strong and able to sustain physical effort for extended periods of time. Candidate must be courageous, self-disciplined, and able to remain calm under stress. Require good reasoning skills, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Conditions of Employment
In order to determine suitability the successful candidate will undergo a three month probationary period. The successful candidate will abide by the terms and conditions of the New Aiyansh Village Government Policy Manual, and the Canada Labour Code.

Salary: Reflective of Experience

Deadline for Applications: December 05, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those contacted will be interviewed. We reserve the right to re-post this position in the event that no qualified applicants apply. No faxes or telephone calls will be accepted. Please forward covering letter, resume and two current employment references marked:

Confidential "Fire Chief"
Ms. Darlene Morgan/ Executive Director
New Aiyansh Village Government
P.O. Box 233, New Aiyansh, BC
V0J 1A0

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