Deputy Fire Chief

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 181,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Newmarket seeks a Deputy Fire Chief to lead Fire Service operations for Central York Fire Services, guiding fire suppression, education and prevention programs across Newmarket and Aurora.

The role requires senior supervisory experience, formal Fire Protection training and strong budget/communication skills, with availability for after-hours emergencies.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Public/Business Administration with formal Fire Protection training.
• Progressively responsible experience at a senior supervisory level.
• CEMC training through OFMEM.
• Knowledge of emergency management principles and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of AODA, MFIPPA, OHSA, and Employment Standards Act.
• Strategic thinking with municipal fire service finances and project management.
• Experience with budget prep, reporting, program development, and attendance management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Firehouse and MS Office.
• Ability to respond to evening/weekend emergencies and attend events.

Responsibilities

• Direct Fire Service resources in support of the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct fire suppression, public education, staff training, fire prevention and emergency services operations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team on strategic initiatives and program development.
• Oversee budget preparation, reporting and financial management for Fire Services.
• Communicate effectively with municipal authorities, staff, media and the public.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Emergency management

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Records management

MS Office

Emergency response

Education

College Diploma

Tools

Firehouse

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Fire Chief

Location

Multiple CYFS - Newmarket, ON CA (Primary)

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Category

Manager

Education

College Diploma

Salary Payband/Range

$181,007 - $201,111

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Public or Business Administration and formal Fire Protection training or a combination of extensive fire services training and progressive fire services experience.
• Progressively responsible experience at a senior supervisory level.
• Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) training through the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM).
• Sound knowledge of emergency management principles and theory, including hazard identification and risk assessment, emergency management systems, site management, emergency operations centres, emergency communications and plan development methodologies.
• Extensive demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings, practices and principles of fire investigation, fire protection and fire prevention, and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Employment Standards Act.
• Strategic thinking skills with an understanding of the broader financial requirements associated with running a municipal Fire Service and solid project management skills.
• Proven experience with budget preparation, report writing, program development, attendance management programs, and knowledge of change management and team building techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, presentation, customer service and verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels and with political representatives and/or the media.
• Proficiency in Records Management Systems (i.e. Firehouse), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other software applications.
• Ability to respond to evening and/or weekend emergency fire situations or other municipal emergencies within a reasonable timeline as well as attend evening and/or weekend meetings and special events as assigned.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License in good standing. DZ License an asset.
• Due to the responsibility of this position, a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town of Newmarket is required.
• The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.