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General Manager of Protective Services

Peace River Regional District
Peace River Regional District
Application Deadline: 2025-06-19
Date Posted: 2025-05-21
Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Compensation: To Be Discussed

Join the PRRD Team!

Come work with the Peace River Regional District team in the mighty Peace Region of northeastern BC – world renowned for our friendly people, spectacular outdoor recreation and linkages to the Yukon and Alaska.

The Peace River Regional District includes four electoral areas and seven member municipalities, with a total population of approximately 60,000, covering a vast 120,000 square kilometer area.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the General Manager of Protective Services is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Protective Services and Emergency Management for the Peace River Regional District (PRRD). As the General Manager you will manage the PRRD Emergency Program, Fire Protection, 9-1-1 Services, and the staffing of the Protective Services department. This position will be located out of the Dawson Creek Office.

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

·         Post-secondary degree in Emergency Management, Fire Services, Public Administration or a related      discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years’ related experience at a supervisory level preferably in a unionized local government setting

·         Strong understanding and experience of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act.

·         Strong understanding and experience with Fire Services Act, Fire Safety Act, the BC Fire Code, the BC Minimum Fire Training Standards, and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

·         Proficient in report writing.

·         Proficient in the management of departmental budgets.

·         An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

·         A valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

 

Additional Information

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, with one hour for lunch.  Regular travel within PRRD, and attendance at evening and/ weekend meetings and events is required.

 

This exempt position offers a competitive salary range of $128,478 – $151,150, benefits package and an excellent team. If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding career opportunity and want to be a leader amongst our professionals in this bountiful and opportunity filled area, considering making the Peace Country your community and the Peace River Regional District your team!

Posting Date

May 13, 2025


Application Deadline

May 27, 2025, at 4:00 pm

Application Information

Visit prrd.bc.ca/employment to view the job description for a full list of qualifications and to find out the status of this posting and other employment opportunities with the PRRD.

 

Apply in confidence by providing a cover letter noting the position being applied for, a resume, and three supervisory references to:

Peace River Regional District

Human Resources

hrprrd@prrd.bc.ca

P. 250-784-3235

Peace River Regional District
Application Deadline: 2025-06-19
Date Posted: 2025-05-21
Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Compensation: To Be Discussed