Head of the Intervention Department - Member of the Management Board

• 08 October 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite period
• Fribourg

Join l-ECAB to lead the rescue policy of the canton. A dynamic opportunity, offering a stimulating and constantly evolving working environment.

Tasks ##

• Lead the Intervention department and ensure the quality of services.
• Define and implement the risk management and rescue policy.
• Represent l-ECAB and advise authorities during complex situations.

Skills ##

• University education in law, public management or a relevant field.
• Interpersonal skills and capacity for innovation required.
• Experience in team management and strategic projects.

"Within l-ECAB, you lead the public policy regarding rescue and actively contribute to the development of the security vision of the canton of Fribourg. As a Member of the Management Board, you lead the services of l-ECAB and, in particular, the evolution of the rescue organization, in close collaboration with public authorities, field organizations, and firefighters. At the interface between strategic, operational, and institutional issues, you represent l-ECAB to its partners, carry the orientations of the establishment, and contribute to their implementation. As a proactive proposer, you analyze complex situations, identify pragmatic and innovative solutions. You build consensus and make decisions in compliance with the legal and institutional framework thanks to strong interpersonal skills."

Your main tasks

• Lead the Intervention department, define its orientations, priorities and objectives and ensure efficient resource management as well as the quality of services.
• Define, lead and implement the public policy of l-ECAB regarding rescue, risk management by firefighters and translate it into strategies, concepts, directives and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with and the evolution of the legal, regulatory and normative framework of its field of activity and prepare strategic files submitted to the Management Board or the Board of Directors.
• Represent l-ECAB to authorities and partners and advise authorities in major or complex situations.
• Participate in the management group and contribute to its strategic development and the success of l-ECAB's missions.

Your profile

• You hold a higher university education or equivalent (Master's level) in law, public management, economics or in a field relevant to the function.
• You are comfortable in relations with authorities, institutional partners and decision-making bodies and know, ideally, the Fribourg institutional organization.
• You know the issues related to rescue, intervention, population protection, crisis management or integrated risk management.
• You have developed solid experience in leading teams and steering complex strategic and organizational projects.
• You perfectly master French or German, both orally and in writing, and have good knowledge of the other language.
• You recognize yourself in the technical and social skills listed in the complete job profile, particularly regarding strategic vision, budget management, leadership, interpersonal skills, decision-making, capacity for innovation and flexibility.

We offer you

• A stimulating and demanding activity at the heart of an establishment with an ideal purpose
• A dynamic and constantly evolving environment
• Very good working conditions and attractive social benefits

Are you looking for a new highly strategic challenge and think you match the job description? Then send us your complete application via the jobup.ch platform by 28 October 2026.

The selection process in brief

Application possible until Wednesday 28 October 2026 via the jobup.ch platform = Psychometric and personality tests = 1st interview in person = 2nd interview with situational exercises = Assessment via an external provider (20 or 24 November) = Interview with a delegation of the Board of Directors = Appointment by the Board of Directors