Fire Chief: Strategic Leader in Community Safety

The-Town-of-Whitb; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 203,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Whitby seeks a Fire Chief to lead Whitby Fire & Emergency Services, reporting to the CAO. You will direct strategic priorities, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high levels of service delivery across education, prevention, and response activities.

The role requires extensive experience, strong leadership in a unionized environment, and a commitment to community safety and fiscal stewardship.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Fire Service, Business Admin or Public Admin or related discipline.
• NFPA 1021 – Fire Officer 4 knowledge is preferred.
• Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) designation is required or desired.
• Executive Chief Fire Officer (ECFO) designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for Whitby Fire & Emergency Services.
• Ensure operations deliver exceptional customer service in education, prevention, suppression and rescue.
• Oversee staff training and overall emergency management.
• Balance delivery of emergency services with taxpayer funding and compliance with laws.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public administration

Education

Fire Service education

Business Administration

Public Administration or related

Equivalent experience

Tools

NFPA 1021

CEMC

ECFO

Job description

The Town of Whitby seeks a Fire Chief to lead Whitby Fire & Emergency Services, reporting to the CAO. You will direct strategic priorities, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high levels of service delivery across education, prevention, and response activities.

The role requires extensive experience, strong leadership in a unionized environment, and a commitment to community safety and fiscal stewardship.