
CREATIVITY, LIFESTYLE, OPPORTUNITY
Town of Creston, BC
Join an innovative team and play a role in enhancing one of the most beautiful places to live in Canada. Work with people that share friendliness, caring, respect, and trustworthiness as their core values and work commitment. Here in Creston, it’s about making a personal and professional contribution that results in a difference being made for others.
Assistant Fire Chief – Training / Operations
Reporting to the Fire Chief, this new position was established to assist the Fire Chief in guiding a collaborative and proactive style of management in the Fire Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and direction of effective fire suppression programs; fire ground operations; inspections; and, incident command management. In addition, the Assistant Fire Chief will assist with fire prevention programs and supervision of Bylaw Enforcement Services. Qualifications include the completion of Grade 12 with post-secondary training at a Fire Academy; First Responder Level 3 or Occupational First Aid Level 3 certifications, or equivalent; and a Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air. In addition, considerable progressive experience with firefighting and knowledge of the Fire Services Act and related codes and regulations is required. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and train volunteer members of the Fire Department.
Detailed Job Description Salary Range
The Town of Creston is offering a salary between $53,000 to $57,000 and comprehensive benefits package.
Interested individuals are requested to submit a cover letter and resume by mail, fax or email, no later than 4:00 p.m. October 31st, 2012 to:
Bev Caldwell, Executive Assistant
Town of Creston
PO Box 1339, 238 10th Avenue North
Creston, BC V0B 1G0
Phone: 250-428-2214 (226) Fax: 250-428-9164
Thank you for your interest in this position; however only
Individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

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