Division: Saskatoon Fire
Department: Public Relations and Community Risk Reduction
Term: 3 Permanent Full Time positions available.
Closing Date: 08/08/2025
Labour Group: IAFF 80
Posting: 4467

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Saskatoon Fire Community Support Supervisor, this position promotes and ensures the success of the Fire Community Support Program.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Two years post-secondary education in counselling, addictions, mental health, psychology, social justice, community support worker or a related field.
• Four years’ related experience in bylaw enforcement, community support work, or enforcement of various laws.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Provincial legislation and Municipal bylaws.
• Knowledge of community challenges and concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting formal information and decision reports.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and resolve challenging situations with the community and build strong partnerships and trust.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in the application of the relevant legislation and bylaws.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Shift work, evening work and weekend work will be involved.
Weekly Hours: 37.5
Salary Range: $69,195.36 to $83,704.08 CAD per annum (2023 rates)

• Contributes to community safety by providing proactive support to individuals in identified areas of the City to provide a familiar, highly visible and accessible uniformed presence.
• Conducts proactive foot patrols in designated areas to engage with individuals and provide support or referrals to appropriate services.
• Conducts scheduled transit rides and patrols in designated areas and transit lines to engage with individuals and provide support or referrals to appropriate services.
• Collaborates with local businesses, residents and community support organizations in order to promote community safety and well-being.
• Collaborates with community agencies, emergency services, and local businesses to promote public safety and support coordinated responses to community needs through a whole-community approach.
• Reports concerns regarding buildings, structures, and places in an assigned area to identify and ensure compliance with assigned municipal bylaws, acts, and other legislation where applicable.
• Notifies internal and external partner agencies to issues corrective notices, letters, tickets, and orders under the reference of the appropriate legislation and is responsible for other enforcement and compliance activities.
• Assists community members at risk in accessing relevant support as per Division 4 of Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 8175.
• Contacts appropriate community support agencies when necessary.
• Provides training, education, information, and supports to internal and external stakeholders to establish a whole community approach.
• Acts as an ambassador for the Saskatoon Fire Department by promoting positive relations with residents and customers of Saskatoon Transit by providing information and assistance.
• Enters interactions, events, and data into the designated software program and electronic filing system.
• Prepares and provides evidence and appears in court and appeal hearings when required as a witness or authority under the Saskatoon Fire Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.