Are you passionate about public safety and ready to take on a leadership role in protecting your community? The Municipality of Clare is seeking a dedicated Fire Services / EMO Coordinator to support our volunteer fire departments and guide local emergency management efforts.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

What’s it like working here?

• The Fire Services / EMO Coordinator will primarily work in an office environment, with regular visits to fire stations.
• This is a full-time permanent position. Hours of work are from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional evenings or weekends for special events, emergencies, training, or meetings.
• Any additional hours will be compensated as paid leave.
• Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
• Off-site mandatory training as required.
• Completion of all training required as per OH&S directives.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

What will I be doing?

The Fire Services / EMO Coordinator is a newly created position, established to strengthen fire services support and enhance local emergency preparedness. This role is responsible for working closely with volunteer fire departments and leading the Municipality’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO). The Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the safety, resilience, and readiness of our community. Here are some of the duties:

• Coordinate and support the Municipality’s seven volunteer fire departments, including training, equipment, and asset management.
• Develop and update fire service policies, mutual aid agreements, and by-laws.
• Oversee fire prevention and public education programs.
• Act as liaison between the Municipality, fire departments, and other agencies.
• Lead the Municipality’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO), including planning, training, and exercises.
• Provide strategic advice to the CAO and Council on fire services and emergency management matters.
• Maintain and update emergency plans, coordinate response efforts, and ensure preparedness for local emergencies.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

What are we looking for?

Education, training and experience:

• A post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in business administration, emergency management, general fire service administration, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal firefighting standards and regulations.
• Level 1 or 2 firefighter certification preferred.
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300 certifications.
• Completion of Basic Emergency Management course.
• Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) training.
• 5 years experience working or volunteering in a fire services / EMO setting.
• 2 years experience working in an administrative setting.
• 2 years experience working in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Municipal government or public sector experience an asset.
• Experience delivering training considered an asset.

Skills and abilities:

• Computer skills (MS Office suite).
• Bilingual (English and French) preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders with differing priorities to support effective operations.
• Strategic thinker with good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills.
• Must be able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary with annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments. 
• New employees are entitled to two weeks (10 working days) of vacation during their first two years of service. From their third year of service, employees are entitled to an additional week (15 working days) of vacation. Vacation entitlements increase thereafter in accordance with the municipality's Human Resources Policy Manual.
• Attractive pension plan with matching employer contributions.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan including medical, dental, long-term disability, critical illness, accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Training and personal development opportunities.

CLOSING DATE AND APPLICATIONS:

Please submit your resume and cover letter, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to the undersigned.

In person to:

Stéphane Cyr, Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Clare
1185 Highway 1,
Little Brook, N.S.
B0W 1M0

By email to:

Stéphane Cyr at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    

A copy of the job description can be requested from the above-mentioned person.

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We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.