Assistant Fire Chief, Operations & Strategy

City of Maple Ridge; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A city municipality in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief – Operations to lead the Fire Services Department. This role involves strategic direction and operational leadership, ensuring effective emergency response and supervision of staff. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, particularly in fire operations, and possess qualifications in fire officer training. Competitive compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. Residence within 5-10 km of the city is required for emergency callouts.

Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Employee wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in Fire Operations Division.
• Ability to lead functional committees and develop work plans.
• Proven ability in planning and supervising work.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to suppression staff.
• Direct operations at emergency incidents.
• Contribute to departmental business plans and budgets.

Skills

Leadership in Fire Operations Division

Change leadership and strategic planning

Customer service orientation

Daily/weekly on-call Duty Chief coverage

Training coordination

Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting and administration

Effective presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

NFPA 1021 Level 2 Fire Officer training

Job description

A city municipality in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief – Operations to lead the Fire Services Department. This role involves strategic direction and operational leadership, ensuring effective emergency response and supervision of staff. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, particularly in fire operations, and possess qualifications in fire officer training. Competitive compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. Residence within 5-10 km of the city is required for emergency callouts.