DEPUTY CHIEF – FIRE

Thompson Economic Diversification Group; Thompson; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thompson seeks a full-time Deputy Chief-Fire to lead Fire/Rescue operations and oversee fire prevention and public education programs. Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief will coordinate training and drive long-term strategic and operational goals across the department.

The ideal candidate has NFPA certifications, 3–5 years of Senior Officer experience, and proven leadership in a unionized environment, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Senior Officer.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and staff supervision.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise all Fire/Rescue operations.
• Manage fire prevention and public education programs.
• Administer training and drive long-term strategic and operational goals.
• Collaborate with Fire Chief on department initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Fire Officer Level 1 (NFPA 1021)

Firefighter Level 2 (NFPA 1001)

Fire Investigation (NFPA 1033)

Inspection Level 1 (NFPA 1031)

Emergency Services Instructor Level 1 (NFPA 1041)

Fire Life Safety Educator (NFPA 1035)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fire Data Management

Job description

The City of Thompson seeks a full-time Deputy Chief-Fire.

Reporting to the Fire chief, the Deputy Chief-Fire will directly supervise all Fire/Rescue operations and manage the department’s fire prevention and public education program. This position administers all relevant training for the department while focusing on long term and short term strategic and operational goals. The Deputy Chief-Fire performs all duties collaboratively and interchangeably with the Fire Chief.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in the leading, teaching, mentoring and supervision of staff. In addition, the candidate will have at minimum, Fire Officer Level 1 (NFPA 1021), Firefighter Level 2 (NFPA 1001), Fire Investigation (NFPA 1033), Inspection Level 1 (NFPA 1031), Emergency Services Instructor Level 1 (NFPA 1041), and preferred Fire Life Safety Educator (NFPA 1035), and possess a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Senior Officer. The candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong leadership skills, with experience managing in a unionized environment. In addition, the candidate must be physically fit, possess a Class 4A driver’s license, a clear criminal records check and must be proficient in computers, including Microsoft and Fire Data Management.

The City of Thompson offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package for this position to commensurate with experience. For more information about our community and organization, please visit our website at www.thompson.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high-quality municipal services and facilities.