Response Center Duty Officer

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Western Response Area is seeking a self-motivated, attentive and results-oriented individual for the position of Response Center Duty Officer in Buffalo Narrows

Reporting to the Response Center Coordinator, you will be responsible for the daily supervision of Response Center support staff while working co-operatively with the Provincial Response Center and reporting fire bases.

Responsibilities

Assemble, monitor, and adjust daily fire preparedness plans to ensure adequate resource placement for wildfire hazards.

Prioritize fire suppression resources (tankers, helicopters, Type 1 crews), establish alerts, and deploy equipment for fire areas.

Interpret weather data and fire indices; communicate potential weather impacts and expected fire behavior to base staff.

Facilitate and lead public consultation processes with ministries, agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous groups to develop and implement strategies.

Prepare clear, concise proposals and reports.

Anticipate and assess fire issues, evaluate risks, and make priority decisions to implement effective courses of action.

Input, edit, update, and maintain data; produce statistical and program analysis reports using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and modeling software.

Develop and implement safe, effective, and cost-efficient preparedness and suppression plans based on fire hazard, policies, and available resources.

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who

Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.

Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.

Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.