Now Hiring: Deputy Fire Chief, Training Job Posting:#26-75Status:Permanent, Full-timePosting Closes:September 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Schedule: 35 hours/week (7 hours/day)
Working within Fire Services and reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, Training is responsible for the administration and oversight of the firefighter training programs across Parkland County. This position ensures training program standards are maintained, supports program development and provides recommendations to strengthen department training delivery. The Deputy Fire Chief, Training participates in a rotating Chief-on-call schedule and provides guidance to indirect reports, fostering a collaborative and respectful environment. This position is also responsible for providing leadership during emergency response, demonstrating sound decision making and a commitment to public and department safety.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:
- High School Diploma with some post-secondary coursework in Fire Services Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional development or certifications related to adult education, safety codes, and/or wildland fire management and behaviour is considered an asset.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of National Fire Protection Association standards as they relate to firefighter training and safety.
- Professional and self-motivated with excellent coordination, work scheduling, and time management skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with experience providing mentorship and guidance in leading both small and large teams, fostering a collaborative, respectful and safety focused environment.
- Strong proficiency in the use of computers and other office technologies, and have competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Fire RMS Systems, as well as Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
- The following Minimum and Preferred Certifications:
MinimumPreferredNFPA Standard 1001 - Firefighter, Level 2NFPA Standard 1031 - Fire InspectorNFPA Standard 1002 - Apparatus OperatorNFPA Standard 1033 - Fire InvestigatorNFPA Standard 1021 - Fire Officer, Level 1 & 2Safety Codes Officer Fire Group B Level 2NFPA Standard 1041 - Instructor, Level 2Safety Codes Officer Fire Group C Level 2Standard First Aid Level C and CPRSafety Codes Officer Fire Group E
Requirements:
- Ability to primarily work in-person at Parkland County Fire Station, 11350 274 St. Acheson, AB T7X 5A3.
- A valid class 3 with Q endorsement driver's license and current, satisfactory commercial driver's abstract provided upon hire.
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, with vulnerable sector check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
In addition to an organizational priority for employee well-being, satisfaction and development, including access to an on-site gym, an Employee Family Assistant Program, free onsite counselling services, a social club, a health, safety and wellness committee, and comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position will be eligible for:
A Starting Salary of: $121,700 to $136,900 per yearMax Salary Potential:$153,900 per year Benefits Including: Blue Cross Extended Health and Dental
Defined Pension through LAPP and optional APEX Pension
Work/Life Balance:Option to join the Earned Day Off Program
Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks
Management days in lieu of overtime
Birthday off with pay
Flexible work arrangements including option of one remote day per week
Application Details:
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at parklandcounty.com/Careers. Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants from this posting may be considered for vacancies of the same position for up to three months after posting closure.
