About the City of St. Albert
Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.
Job Details
The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department as a Fire Chief (Director, Fire & Emergency Medical Services).
Reporting to Managing Director, Corporate & Emergency Services, this position will be responsible for leading, planning, organizing, administering, and maintaining the programs, operations, facilities, and infrastructure of the City’s Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related discipline with 10 years of senior management experience.
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Working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommendations and standards, the Alberta Building Code, and the Municipal Government Act.
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ICS 300.
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Extensive experience in labour relations within a unionized environment.
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Superior leadership, communication, facilitation, negotiation, diplomacy, and conflict-resolution skills.
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Strong understanding of municipal finance and budgeting, law, municipal operations, human resources, labour relations, and relevant provincial and federal legislation.
- Experience in Emergency Medical Services, including as an Emergency Medical Responder, Primary Care Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic or Dispatch Services is preferred.
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Fire Service Leadership certification is preferred.
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Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
Hours of Work
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This position works 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, and receives one Earned Day Off (EDO) per month.
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The position may require attendance of meetings and events outside of normal work hours.
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Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Compensation
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The salary ranges from $164,477.56 - $198,426.54 per year per year, including a comprehensive benefits package with a flexible spending account, pension plan, supplementary pension program, and accrued paid vacation starting at 4 weeks per year.
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Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.
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Learn more about our benefits here: Employee Benefit Guide
Application Information
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Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.
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This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.
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Please note that the City conducts most interviews via video conference and will provide a link and instructions to applicants selected for an interview.
Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email or by post. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.
The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.
The first review of applications will occur on April 14, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.