Job Order Detail

Description

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is seeking an individual who is self-motivated, organized and results-oriented to lead the Protection Area headquartered at Denare Beach.  

As a Protection Officer, you will be responsible for protection and fire management activities within an assigned protection area.

You will be responsible for Human Resource Management including leadership and supervision of employees, contract fire crews and emergency fire fighters; Wildland fire pre-suppression activities, equipment and infrastructure maintenance, fire response planning, mitigating fire risks and ensuring training is provided to employees; organization and coordination of fire suppression tactical and strategic response; administrative functions relative to the position; operate within the assigned fire budget; and manage the purchase of goods and services within the area according to legislated requirements, department guidelines and policies.  

Working conditions can include undefined hours and remote locations;
traveling by air, water or on land in inclement weather conditions;
exposure to extreme heat and smoke; working away from the assigned headquarters for extended periods of time; being on call for extended periods; and possibly being temporarily assigned to other locations within the province or other locations within Canada or the United States.