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Additional Information

What we do for you:

• Position is overtime eligible
• Eligible for earned day off program
• 100% employer-paid benefits package
• Local Authorities Pension Plan
• Childcare assistance
• Wellness allowance
• Trans Alta Tri Leisure corporate membership
• Professional development opportunities
• In-House Leadership Development Program
• Social Club

This position may be required to attend training sessions, and emergency responses outside of the regular workday. This position has a required rotational on-call schedule.

Based on a 35-hour work week, the salary range for this position is $91,491 - $116,371 per annum. The Town offers a 100% employer-paid benefit package and enrollment in the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

Deadline for application submission: November 27, 2026

The Town of Stony Plain will assess all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, or family status. We believe that the diversity of our staff serve as a strength and benefit to our community.

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Company Description

The Town of Stony Plain is the local government authority responsible for planning and delivering municipal services in Stony Plain, a Canadian urban community of approximately 18,000 people on the traditional Indigenous lands of Treaty 6 peoples.

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Job Description

Join our team as a full-time, permanent Deputy Fire Chief and play a key leadership role in supporting the Fire Chief with firefighter training, logistics, operations, and department administration. This dynamic position is responsible for overseeing equipment and facility maintenance, conducting investigations and inspections, and supervising full-time and casual firefighters while supporting the municipality’s emergency management program.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about public safety, operational excellence, and fostering a strong, service-oriented fire department culture.

For more details, please refer to the job description.

Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is passionate about community; and committed to public service
• Has proven experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency incident management
• Possesses strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop Casual and Career Fire Fighters
• Can work independently with minimal supervision while fostering a culture of trust, accountability and integrity
• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is an active Fire Training Instructor with experience coordinating and delivering NFPA 1001 firefighter certification training programs
• Is an experienced Incident Commander who prioritizes firefighter and public safety, remains calm and decisive under extreme pressure, and demonstrates a strong, confident command presence at complex emergency incidents
• Can perform all firefighting and emergency response duties in a safe and effective manner
• Resides within or is willing to relocate to the Town of Stony Plain is preferred

Education:

• Alberta Journeyman Certificate, Fire Services/Emergency Management Degree or Certificate Program
• Alberta Class 3 license with Q Endorsement
• NFPA 1001 level 2, NFPA 1041 Level 2
• NFPA 1140 Wildland Firefighter
• Wildland Urban Interface Crew Member WUI-M
• NFPA 1002 Driver, Pump and Aerial Operator
• ICS 300
• Blue Card Command Certification
• ICS Canada Operations Section Chief
• NFPA1021 Level 2
• NFPA 1521 Safety Officer
• Alberta Fire SCO B1 & Group C2
• Ice Rescue Technician

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including five years in officer roles that included oversight of both career and paid on call or casual firefighters
• Previous experience as a casual and career firefighter is preferred
• Municipal chief officer experience is considered an asset

A combination of experience and education may be considered.

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