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Joe Zatylny, who recently announced his resignation as chief of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, has been hired by the province in the role of emergency director.
In a statement to Global News, a spokesperson for Alberta’s office of public safety and emergency services said last year’s unprecedented wildfire season saw a state of emergency across the province.
That reality “identified the need for a new ADM (deputy assistant minister) or deputy managing director role within AEMA (Alberta Emergency Management Agency),” said government spokesman Arthur Green.
Zatylny applied for the open competition and went through the Alberta government’s regular hiring process, the province said.
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“As the fire chief of a large urban center for many years, he was the most qualified candidate for the job,” Green said. “We look forward to adding his expertise, network and professionalism to the AEMA team for the upcoming risk season.”
Zatylny took on the role at the helm of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services in June 2020.
His resignation was confirmed on May 1. The City of Edmonton said his resignation was effective May 10. Zatylny did not release the reason behind his departure.
David Lazenby will step into his role as interim fire chief, and a national recruitment process to find a replacement will begin, the city said. Lazenby is currently the deputy fire chief for community safety and risk.
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