Deputy Fire Chief

OAFC - CA; Newmarket, Aurora; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Central York Fire Services invites applications for the Deputy Fire Chief (35 hours per week). Under the Fire Chief, you will direct fire service resources across Aurora and Newmarket, collaborating with the Senior Management Team on planning, organizing, and directing operations, training, and prevention programs.

A strategic thinker with strong budgeting and communication skills is required. The Town of Newmarket supports accessibility in recruitment per the Ontario Human Rights Code; for

Qualifications

• Senior supervisory experience in fire services
• Strong knowledge of fire operations, investigation, protection and prevention
• Experience with administrative functions, budget preparation, and program development
• Strategic thinker with understanding of financial requirements for running a full fire service
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to fire service resources for Aurora and Newmarket
• Collaborate with Senior Management Team on planning, organizing, coordinating and directing fire suppression, public education, staff training, prevention and related programs
• Develop and manage budgets, write reports, and lead change management and teambuilding initiatives

Job description

Job Description

Deputy Fire Chief (35 hours per week)

Central York Fire Services is a full-time consolidated fire service providing excellent public education, fire prevention, and emergency fire services to the residents of Aurora and Newmarket. These two vibrant communities are protected by a fire service that is able to respond effectively and competently to a wide range of emergencies and hazards, through our Mission: To serve with professionalism, honour and integrity.

Central York Fire Services serves a combined population of approximately 150,000 and covers an area of 90 square kilometres. The department responds to approximately 5000 emergency calls each year; operating out of five fire stations, three in Aurora and two in Newmarket. With a full-time department of 154 staff, Central York Fire Services is proud to offer a high level of leadership, opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to two of the most dynamic and livable communities in Canada.

Central York Fire Services ( www.cyfs.ca ). Are you ready to be part of our dynamic leadership team?

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief provides direction to Fire Service resources in support of the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket. In collaboration with the Senior Management Team, efforts may be directed toward various aspects of the Fire Service including but not limited to: planning, organizing, coordinating and directing of fire suppression, public education, staff training, fire prevention, fire related emergency services operations and programs for Central York Fire Services.

The successful candidate will possess progressive experience at a senior supervisory level. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation, practices and principles of fire operations, investigation, protection and prevention is essential. Proven experience involving administrative functions, budget preparation, report writing, program development, change management and teambuilding techniques is required. A strategic thinker with an understanding of the broader financial requirements associated with the successful running of a full Fire Service. Possesses the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodate all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process. If you need assistance, please call Human Resources at ext. 2050.