Employment Opportunity - Fire Chief

Deepriver; Deep River; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Deep River is seeking a Fire Chief to lead the Fire Department and ensure compliance with NFPA, CSA, and ULC standards, in alignment with municipal policies.

This is a full-time, non-union position with a 35-hour work week and a competitive salary plus benefits. Applicants must hold NFPA certifications and an Ontario driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Administration/Management/Business or related field.
• NFPA/CSA/ULC fire service standards knowledge is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support volunteer firefighters.
• Oversee administration and operation of the Fire Department.
• Ensure compliance with Fire Protection and Prevention Act and other legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Fire service knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in Administration/Management/Business

Certifications: NFPA 1021

Certifications: NFPA 1031

Certifications: NFPA 1521

Certifications: NFPA 1033

Certifications: NFPA 1041

Certifications: NFPA 472

Certifications: NFPA 1002

SP 230 - Wildland Fire Strategies

First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen Therapy

Ontario Driver’s License

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FIRE CHIEF
(Full-Time)

The Town of Deep River is a vibrant & diverse municipality located on the shores of the Ottawa River and the Highway 17 corridor, midway between North Bay and Ottawa. Deep River is filled with history, culture, and natural beauty. From beaches and mountains to a symphony and ski hill, Deep River features an unspoiled, tree-lined valley and back-to-nature environment that attracts visitors and residents from around the world.

Overview:

The Town of Deep River is seeking a Fire Chief who will, as part of the Management Team, be responsible for the effective and efficient administration and operation of the Fire Department. This position will perform the statutory duties of the Fire Chief as defined by the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and other acts of legislation. For a full description of the roles & responsibilities please review the job description found below.

Qulifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Post-secondary education in Administration, Management or Business or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in fire services or related field;
• Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development;
• Knowledge of modern firefighting, rescue, and fire prevention practices NFPA, CSA, ULC, and related standards and the Municipality service areas, and departmental apparatus and equipment;
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution;
• Clear understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, and applicable municipal and departmental policies is preferred;
• Must have proven ability to effectively lead, supervise, and support volunteer firefighters;
• The physical ability to respond to emergencies in the field which may include exposure to hazardous conditions such as fire, smoke, chemicals, extreme heat, and dangerous structures.

Candidates must have or be able to obtain the following certifications:

• NFPA 1021 – Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (Levels 1-4).
• NFPA 1031 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector & Plan Examiner II
• NFPA 1521 - Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications
• NFPA 1033 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
• NFPA 1041 - Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II Professional Qualifications
• NFPA 472 – Hazardous Materials Responder (Operations Level).
• NFPA 1002 – Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
• SP 230 - Wildland Fire Strategies and Tactics
• Valid, current certifications in Standard First Aid, CPR, Defibrillation (AED), and Oxygen Therapy.
• Valid Province of Ontario Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Other:

• This is a Full-time, non-union position based on a 35-hour work week with possible evenings & weekends as required.
• The current annual compensation scale is $125,326 - $172,352 plus an attractive benefit package.
• Benefits are in accordance with Town policies.

Submission:

Please forward your cover letter & resume no later than 10:00am on Monday, October 19th, 2026, by email to [e-mail] (in MS Word or PDF format)

Documents:

Job Description:

Please use the following link to view the full job description: Fire Chief

The Town of Deep River is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please provide notice in advance to: [e-mail]

We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personalinformation is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
100 Deep River Road, P.O. Box 400, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0
P: 613-584-2000 - F: 613-584-3237
[e-mail]

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