Fire/Disaster Prevention Supervisor

NextStar Energy

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Fire Protection, Emergency Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • Minimum five years of progressive experience in emergency response, fire protection, industrial safety, or emergency management, with leadership experience.
  • Experience in developing emergency response programs and conducting training and drills.
  • Strong knowledge of emergency response principles, fire protection systems, risk assessments, and relevant legislation.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment and respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily operations and continuous improvement of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
  • Develop and maintain emergency response programs, policies, and operational standards.
  • Coordinate emergency planning, incident response, drills, and decision-making during emergencies.
  • Manage ERT training, competency development, and certifications.
  • Oversee emergency response documentation, including SOPs and risk assessments.
  • Manage emergency response equipment and ensure operational readiness through effective resource planning.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to enhance emergency preparedness.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities in emergency response and fire protection.
  • Supportive team environment focused on safety and preparedness.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse teams including contractors and community agencies.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fire/Disaster Prevention Supervisor to join our Team.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the day-to-day operations, readiness, and continuous improvement of the site's Emergency Response Team (ERT).
  • Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response programs, policies, procedures, and operational standards.
  • Lead emergency planning, incident response, drills, exercises, and operational decision-making during emergency events.
  • Coordinate ERT training, competency development, certifications, and the First Responder Volunteer Program.
  • Develop and maintain emergency response documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments, reports, and records.
  • Manage emergency response equipment, inventories, procurement, and resource planning to ensure operational readiness.
  • Provide operational oversight of third-party emergency response contractors, including staffing, scheduling, performance, and deployment planning.
  • Partner with internal departments and external emergency services, contractors, vendors, and community agencies to strengthen emergency preparedness and response.
  • Monitor program performance, training compliance, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.
  • Support the development of a high-performing, sustainable emergency response program that protects people, property, and business continuity.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education in Fire Protection, Emergency Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Minimum five years of progressive experience in emergency response, fire protection, industrial safety, or emergency management, including leadership experience.
  • Experience developing emergency response programs, conducting training, leading drills, and coordinating emergency incidents.
  • Strong knowledge of emergency response principles, fire protection systems, risk assessment, and applicable legislation and standards.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment and respond to emergency situations outside normal business hours, as required.


Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

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