REGIONAL DEPUTY CHIEF

Legacy Regional Protective Services

Station 1 – Lloydminster, Saskatchewan (serving participating municipalities including Town of Marshall, Town of Lashburn, and the RM of Wilton)

Hours of Work

40 hours per week (flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends, and emergency response)

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to the Regional Fire Chief and serves as a key member of the Regional Command Team.

Position Summary

The Regional Deputy Chief provides senior leadership and operational oversight to ensure continuous emergency response readiness in alignment with Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) standards, provincial legislation, and best practices for fire and emergency services. This position supports the Regional Fire Chief in delivering coordinated fire suppression, rescue, medical response support, hazardous materials response, and emergency management services within a regional and municipal framework. The Deputy Chief contributes to provincial interoperability, emergency preparedness, and community resilience initiatives consistent with SPSA guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Governance

  • Demonstrate professionalism, dedication, integrity, and ethical conduct at all times.

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership as part of the Regional Command Team.

  • Act on behalf of the Regional Fire Chief during their absence, as required.

  • Assist the Regional Fire Chief in establishing departmental goals, objectives, policies, and long-term strategies.

  • Support a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused culture across all stations and personnel.

Operations & Emergency Response

  • Ensure continuous operational readiness for fire and emergency response services across the region.

  • Perform Incident Command and Command Staff functions at emergency incidents in accordance with Saskatchewan-adopted Incident Command System (ICS).

  • Ensure interoperability and coordination with mutual aid partners, SPSA resources, and allied emergency services.

  • Ensure compliance with provincial legislation, municipal bylaws, OH&S requirements, and applicable NFPA standards.

  • Participate in emergency responses as required, including after-hours and on-call duties.

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