Deputy Fire Chief, Training

Parkland County

$121K — $153K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with post-secondary coursework in related fields.
  • Professional development in adult education or safety codes is an asset.
  • 5-7 years of experience with NFPA standards in firefighter training.
  • Excellent coordination, scheduling, and time management skills.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with mentorship experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and GIS software.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and oversee firefighter training programs across Parkland County.
  • Ensure maintenance of training program standards and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Support program development to enhance training delivery.
  • Participate in a rotating Chief-on-call schedule for emergency response.
  • Provide guidance to indirect reports to foster collaboration and respect.

Benefits

  • Access to an on-site gym and Employee Family Assistance Program.
  • Complimentary onsite counseling services and participation in a social club.
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Defined pension benefits through LAPP with optional APEX Pension.
  • Flexible work arrangements and vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks.
Full Job Description
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: MinimumPreferred NFPA Standard 1001 - Firefighter, Level 2 NFPA Standard 1031 - Fire Inspector NFPA Standard 1002 - Apparatus Operator NFPA Standard 1033 - Fire Investigator NFPA Standard 1021 - Fire Officer, Level 1 & 2 Safety Codes Officer Fire Group B Level 2 NFPA Standard 1041 - Instructor, Level 2 Safety Codes Officer Fire Group C Level 2 Standard First Aid Level C and CPR Safety 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 year Max 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.

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