Posted 5 days ago
Response Center Duty Officer
@ Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency SPSA
Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan
Overview
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is hiring a full-time Response Center Duty Officer in Buffalo Narrows to supervise Response Center support staff and coordinate wildfire preparedness and suppression with the Provincial Response Center and fire bases. The role involves assessing fire hazards, prioritizing resources, interpreting weather and fire indices, and leading public consultation.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and adjust daily wildfire preparedness for resource placement
- Prioritize suppression resources and deploy equipment to fire areas
- Interpret weather data and fire indices for base staff
- Lead public consultation with ministries, stakeholders and Indigenous groups
- Prepare proposals, reports and statistical analyses
Requirements summary:
- Experience in wildfire or emergency response operations
- Ability to supervise Response Center support staff
- Strong risk assessment and priority decision-making
- Proficiency with word processing, databases, spreadsheets and modeling software
- Self-motivated, results-oriented and collaborative
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency SPSA
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Description
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.
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