Description
The Assistant Deputy Chiefs are vital members of the Edmonton Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) leadership team. Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, Administration, the Assistant Deputy Chief operates with a high degree of autonomy to make day-to-day operational and human resource decisions consistent with EFRS' short and long-term priorities. In close collaboration with the Deputy Fire Chief, the Assistant Deputy Chiefs ensure effective use of resources and contribute directly to the strategic direction of EFRS.
The Assistant Deputy Chief, Technical Services will oversee the Emergency Communications Centre, Emergency Communication Systems and Technologies, Geomatic Services, Performance Measures and Reporting, Fire Operational Specific Software Management, Operational Risk and Impact Modeling . The Assistant Deputy Chief will lead the Chief of Emergency Communications, the Manager of Emergency Systems and the Head of Emergency Analytics.
What will you do?
- Exercise a high degree of judgment in making decisions related to emerging operational challenges, including but not limited to supervising reports (feedback, coaching, evaluations), labour relations issues (hiring, conducting investigations, delivering corrective measures, grievances), and overseeing the performance and operational readiness of operations on a daily basis
- Leverage leadership skills to develop, coach and mentor staff
- Lead and collaborate with the development and implementation of work performance expectations and job standards for operations
- Impact the design and implementation of processes and practices to drive continuous improvement, operational success, and effectiveness in providing services, while aligning with the overall direction of EFRS
- Keep current with advances in business practices, technology and technical information to ensure the best value for services is delivered
- Ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and within scope
- Act on behalf of the Deputy Fire Chief on various committees and collaborate with internal and external partners
- Represent management in labour management and collective bargaining matters
- Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety standards and Enviso policies and procedures
- Assist with the development and review of policies, practices and frameworks, including the applicability of GBA to ensure equity
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