Reporting to the City Manager, the Director, Public Safety Strategies works collaboratively with the RCMP Officer-in-Charge (OIC), the Fire Chief, other City Departments (e.g. Legal, PRC, Planning and Development, Engineering), and external agencies to develop and implement future innovation, with the overall vision of ensuring the safety and well-being of every City resident.
Building on current service delivery models, the Director will enhance program integration and effectiveness while identifying and implementing new initiatives that reflect an innovative and progressive approach to public safety. Direct reports to this role include: Crime Reduction, By-Laws and the RCMP Support Services. The Director is a member of the City’s Senior Management Team.
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, planning, business administration, public safety or a related field (or will have equivalent experience). S/he will have a background in public safety and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience at a strategic level in municipal, provincial or federal government. S/he will be an innovative, inclusive and transparent leader who motivates and engages others while implementing complex projects with enthusiasm and diplomacy.
Salary with benefits
Should you be interested in learning more about this leadership opportunity please contact Kelly Baron or Carol Robinson or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three referees, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca
We will respond to all who express interest.
