MANAGER BUSINESS SERVICES - FIRE
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
The City of Coquitlam is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking professional to join our Fire/Rescue Services Division as Manager, Business Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader with a strong foundation in finance, analytics and team development, to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and essential public safety environment.
As a key member of the Fire/Rescue Services leadership team, you will play a central role in developing divisional strategies, managing departmental budgets, and implementing policy and operational improvements. You will apply strategic and analytical problem-solving to identify business solutions, prioritize initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across the division. Your ability to manage competing deadlines, foster effective management practices, lead and support a team of clerical staff, and build strong working relationships across the division will be essential to your success in this role.
You will also serve as a connector between Fire/Rescue and other City departments such as Finance, Planning and Development, and ICT—ensuring alignment on financial planning, operational priorities, and cross-departmental collaboration. You will champion data-driven decision-making, identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will help shape internal operations, build trust across departments, and support the development of a high-performing administrative team. You will provide day-to-day leadership to a team of clerical professionals, ensuring clear direction, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
Reporting to the Fire Chief, you will bring strong communication skills, analytical acumen, and a collaborative mindset to advance divisional goals and city-wide priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
- University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a strategic management role, with demonstrated responsibility for financial oversight, direct staff supervision, team leadership, and operational planning.
- Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and foster cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation or Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration would be considered an asset.
- Experience in a municipal or regional government setting.
- Prior experience in a public safety or community services environment is desirable.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing clerical or administrative teams in a unionized environment is an asset.
What We Offer:
This excluded position has an annual salary range of $142,820 - $160,654. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on September 21, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.