BAND 6 OIC - Fire Commissioner - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED
BAND 6 OIC - Fire Commissioner - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED
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Job Description
The Team
The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) is an established team of just under 20 staff members including regional fire service advisors fire training specialists and programfocused professionals. This team collaborates closely with external partners such as local government fire departments and firerelated associations to support fire safety across British Columbia. The teams work is vital in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of communities and through collaboration they are committed to making a positive impact throughoutBritish Columbia.
The Role
As the Fire Commissioner you will function at senior levels across government at provincial and local levels and nationally and internationally providing expert advice and assistance to ensure the consistent and effective administration and enforcement of fire and life safety legislation in British Columbia. You will build effective ongoing working relationships with ministry executive staff fire officials at local levels and counterparts at the interprovincial level to ensure the appropriate administration of fire and life safety legislation and the development and implementation of improvements to fire and life safety policies regulations organizations operations and service delivery within British Columbia. This position offers a great opportunity to support fire services in British Columbia foster a positive work environment and share your valuable fire service experience while contributing to the important work of enhancing fire safety in British Columbia.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- A post secondary degree in business administration public administration or related field and at least five 5 years senior management experience; OR
- Post secondary level education in the areas of fire service leadership administration and fire operations and at least seven 7 years senior management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A minimum of five 5 years recent experience in a senior management role with strategic and operational program leadership within the fire service.
- A minimum of five 5 years experience leading and managing the development and implementation of operational procedures and policies in a large organization.
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships with senior government leaders partners and community.
- Experience leading the development of business plans contract management financial management or stakeholder engagement.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary staff including developing and evaluating employee performance goals coaching team building and mentoring.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Experience leading and implementing organizational change.
- Experience working with British Columbiafire legislation.
- Experience working with British Columbia fire service associations.
- Experience working within an International Association of Fire Fighters(IAFF)union environment.
Candidates must be willing and able to:
- Work oncall and work extended hours during emergency activations.
- Travel occasionally.
For questions regarding this position please contact.
About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 1 day a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Amendment (April 24 2025: Posting closing date extended to (May 1 2025
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or nonstatus Mtis or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge skills abilities competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: YES A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status eligibility to apply etc..
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Employment Type
Commission
