TITLE: Director of Search and Rescue Operations
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Services
MEMBER OF COMMITTEES: Chair, Operations Committee
TERM: Two years
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES / ASSETS / SKILLS:
• A thorough knowledge I of Cariboo Regional District (CRD), Provincial and Federal policies, procedures and regulations related to SAR operations.
• A general knowledge of SAR operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and chair operational meetings.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the delivery of Central Cariboo Search and Rescue services as required by the RCMP, Emergency Health Services, or Provincial Emergency Program.
• Operate under the administrative direction of the CRD Supervisor of Services, and in accordance with established policies procedures and objectives.
• To advise and recommend to the Supervisor of Services on operational policies and procedures.
• Endeavor to ensure operational tasks are conducted as outlined in the Justice Institute of BC search and rescue training manuals.
• Ensure that equipment and resource needs are identified.
• Carry out administrative duties that relate to search and rescue operations.
• Be available to respond to calls as required or delegate that responsibility to other operational personnel.
• Monitor the successes as well as identify opportunities for improvement in the operation of CCSAR.
• Chair the Operations Committee.
• Manage the planning of the unit, including: training, budgeting, preparedness, communications, property, equipment, logistics.
• Serve as the contact for effective public relations within the community on SAR matters, within the parameters of Cariboo Regional District policy.
METHOD OF SELECTION / APPOINTMENT: Elected by the SAR members and approved by the Supervisor of Services.
