Fire Support Administrator Job at City of Barrie
Posted:
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Job Number:
PC
-23-13
Job Type:
Permanent
Full-time, Union
Position Closing Date:
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Choose Barrie
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The Opportunity
Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Fire and Emergency Administrative Support Services, the Fire Support Administrator position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Fire Prevention Branch and Operations and Training Branch within the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Department, primarily with respect to data management and program administration. Additionally, this position provides reception and customer service for the Department, to enable a comprehensive delivery of services for the staff and residents of the City of Barrie.
Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture
- Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Two (2) year College Diploma in Office Administration
Experience
- One (1) year of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of the following principles and standards: administrative processes and protocols
- Demonstrated Ability to:
- work independently with good judgment and diplomacy
- maintain close and cooperative liaison with other staff, community organizations, etc.
- deal with all contacts in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner to promote a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform moderate to heavy lifting, which involves lifting, dragging, and pushing boxes weighing up to 35 pounds
- Intermediate skills include: Customer Service; Interpersonal; Multitasking; Organizational; Prioritization; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
- Basic computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, InfoPath, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Word), Adobe Reader, Firehouse software, TargetSolutions, Accela, AMANDA, GIS Portal, Great Plains, AS400, purchasing software, social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter), and the Internet
- Availability, as assigned, to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
- Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees will be grandparented from this requirement.
Other Important Information
Location: Barrie Fire and Emergency Services, Station 1, 155 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario
Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2023 pay range:
- Pay Level: Level 4
- Yearly Salary: $51,760.80 to $61,989.20 per year
- Hourly Pay Rate: $28.44 to $34.06 per hour
Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s
Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/JobOpps.
- Position Equivalency Code: C
Please note that verification of educational credentials will be required from the preferred candidate prior to an employment offer.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Disclaimer: The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this position. For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing
HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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