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Fire Support Administrator (PT)
Temporary Part-time
Posted: Friday, November 8, 2024
Job Number: TN-24-09
Job Type: Temporary Part-time, Up to 12 Months, Non-Union
Position Closing Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 11:59pm
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, businesses and visitors of 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
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs
- Position Equivalency Code: C
Experience
- Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of administrative processes and protocols
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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 and 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
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt 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 up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand
Wage: This is a temporary part-time non-union position with the following 2024 pay range:
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Hourly Pay Rate: $31.75 to $38.03
How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process.
Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
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.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@barrie.ca.