The region contains some of the most spectacular forests, waterways, and mountains in the province and affords an endless range of opportunities for outdoor adventure, making it an exceptional place to live, work and play.
The SLRD is seeking an experienced, collaborative and influential leader to fill the regular full-time position of Director of Protective Services. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Protective Services is responsible for leading the operational and strategic development of public safety initiatives across the four electoral areas of the regional district, and is the senior liaison with public safety agency management staff including the RCMP, BCEHS, Canadian Red Cross and E-Comm 911. This position chairs the Regional Emergency Preparedness Committee and actively promotes regional coordination with a diverse range of stakeholders across the portfolio of the Protective Services department, which includes:
• Emergency Program management,
• Fire Services administration,
• 9-1-1 contract services,
• Special event facilitation and permitting, and
• Climate action, disaster risk reduction and resilience (planning and policy development).
This position has an on-call duty officer component for emergency response, and requires some work outside of regular office hours, including emergency operations centre work, and attending events such as community meetings which may occur in the evening or weekends. This position is based within the regional district, with remote work arrangements available.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience at the leadership level in emergency management, public safety, business continuity or a related field and a post-secondary degree or diploma with a focus on disaster and emergency management, public safety, business continuity or related discipline. For further information, please refer to the full job description at www.slrd.bc.ca/employment.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (preferably in pdf format) to careers@slrd.bc.ca. This posting will remain open until filled, with application review commencing on June 13, 2022.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
The SLRD offers an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this position including extended health and dental benefits, an annual health & wellness benefit, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan, compressed work week and learning and development opportunities.
