Summary Emergency Services Dispatcher in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region
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Description
Dispatchers operate radios and other telecommunication equipment to dispatch emergency vehicles and to coordinate the activities of drivers and other personnel. They are employed by police, fire and health departments, other emergency service agencies, taxi, delivery and courier services, trucking and utilities companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$28.85/hour
Median wage in Alberta
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region
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Jobs
2 jobs
advertised in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region
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Competencies
- Coordinating
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Management of Personnel Resources
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