Director

The Office of the Fire Commissioner of the Department of Municipal Relations is currently recruiting a highly motivated and driven individual
interested in shaping and influencing the landscape of Emergency Services in Manitoba and across Canada. Offering a diverse work
environment, OFC programming offers services ranging from supporting communities in fire prevention and fire protection programming,
delivering adult education through the Manitoba Emergency Services College and in coordinating and maintaining provincial response
capabilities for the Province of Manitoba.
The Director is accountable for the provision of services offered through the Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC), including a
main campus and practical training site in Brandon, as well as a satellite site in Thompson. With a client-centred focus, the Director develops
a strategic vision and operational model conducive to delivering adult education and training in a college-like framework. The Director is
guided by the vision of the Fire Commissioner, the Department of Municipal Relations, central government, and the mandate outlined in the
Fires Prevention and Emergency Responses Act.
This position is fully accountable for the day-to-day operations and administration of MESC, including, but not limited to the creation and
implementation of appropriate academic policy and practices, administrative leadership, leadership of the supervisory staff, and ensuring
appropriate student support mechanisms are in place. Delivering accessible quality training and supporting frameworks, achieving program
accreditation and routine financial planning are also aspects of the role.