Protective Services Manager

Join the PRRD Team!

Come work with the Peace River Regional District team in the mighty Peace Region of northeastern BC – world renowned for our friendly people, spectacular outdoor recreation and linkages to the Yukon and Alaska.

The Peace River Regional District includes four electoral areas and seven member municipalities, with a total population of approximately 60,000, covering a vast 120,000 square kilometer area.

Position Overview
Reporting to the General Manager of Community Services, the Protective Services Manager will lead the emergency and Protective Services functions by providing oversight and support to rural fire protection services provided directly by PRRD and through agreements with non-profit societies and member municipalities. The position effectively oversees, coordinates, and implements the rural Emergency Program, Regional 9-1-1, and Fire Dispatch Service.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have (See Job Description for complete list):

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area such as emergency management, fire services, business administration, etc. - plus a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a local government leadership role in the areas of:
• Emergency management - development, implementation, management, and evaluation of emergency plans and programs.
• Fire services - both in operations and demonstrated experience in training, SOG, plan and policy development, ideally in a rural, volunteer, or composite department.
• Collaborative engagement - demonstrated experience in developing relationships with partners and supporting rural communities.
• Considerable knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards, such as: Emergency and Disaster Management Act, Local Authority Emergency Management Regulation, and the BC Emergency Management System (BCEMS).
• Fire Services Act, Fire Safety Act, the BC Fire Code, the BC Minimum Fire Training Standards (the “Playbook”) Occupational Health & Safety Regulation, and the Workers Compensation Act.
• NFPA 1001 Level 2, Fire Officer Training, and Emergency Management Certifications are considered assets.
• Diverse and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of fire, emergency, and disaster preparedness and response.
• Experience budgeting and monitoring expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance.
• Excellent communications aptitude and experience as an organizational representative.

Additional Information

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The position requires additional hours to accommodate regular travel and evening/ weekend meeting commitments. A primary point of contact for emergency and disaster situations; works on-call on a rotational basis. This exempt position offers a competitive salary range of $104,970 - $123,494, benefits package, and an excellent team.

Posting Date

December 4, 2023

Application Deadline

December 31, 2023

Application Information

Visit prrd.bc.ca/employment to view the job description for a full list of qualifications and to find out the status of this posting and other employment opportunities with the PRRD.

Apply in confidence by providing a cover letter noting the position being applied for, a resume, and three supervisory references to:

Peace River Regional District

Human Resources

hrprrd@prrd.bc.ca

P. 250-784-1167
F. 250-784-3220

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $104,000.00-$123,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-31