Fire Management Supervisor

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Wawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services, invites applications for a Fire Management Supervisor. You will provide strategic oversight in planning, coordination, and implementation of our fire management program from the Fire Management Headquarters in Chapleau, guiding operations and policy across the province.

The role requires proven leadership in wildland fire management, strong budgeting and procurement experience, and the ability to advise senior management while

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in strategic planning and management of wildland fire programs.
• Experience developing budgets, managing expenditures and procurement.
• Ability to provide authoritative advice to senior management with political acumen.
• Strong communication skills for presenting to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership in administration, coordination and delivery of wildland fire management.
• Coordinate with district manager, forest industry, community officials and the public.
• Ensure protection levels from wildland fires as directed by the Ontario government.
• Contribute to ecological sustainability goals within the ministry.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting and organizational capacity building.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy guidance

People leadership

Risk assessment

Job description

Provincial Services Division / Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

Attention: Wildland Fire Management Professionals!

As a Fire Management Supervisor, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of providing strategic oversight in the planning, coordination, and implementation of both operational and technical aspects of our fire management program. Stationed at the Fire Management Headquarters in Chapleau, your role is pivotal in shaping the direction and effectiveness of our efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of wildland fires. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of success and leadership in the strategic planning and management of a wildland fire management program. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services branch, where your contributions will be instrumental in safeguarding our forests and communities.

Please note: Travel will be required as needed.

About Us:

The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch provides wildland fire management services for the province including wildland fire management policies and strategies, fire prevention and detection, and the resources for managing wildland fires; aviation flight and maintenance crews and equipment in support of wildland fire and natural resources management, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies; and emergency management in response to wildland fires, floods, drought/low water, dam failures, erosion, soil and bedrock instability, crude oil and natural gas exploration, natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, and salt solution mining emergencies.

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

• Provide program leadership in the administration, coordination and delivery of wildland fire management business
• Liaise closely with the district manager, forest industry, community officials, other stakeholders and the public
• Ensure the level of protection from wildland fires as directed by the Ontario government is provided
• Contribute to the ministry's goal of ecological sustainability
• Ensure the ecological role of wildland fire and its impacts on the landscape are well understood and utilized

What you bring to the team

Strategic Leadership Skills:

• You have strategic leadership and management skills to provide leadership to a diverse, multi-disciplined team and oversee and schedule work in accordance with corporate, divisional and branch priorities.
• You have demonstrated experience developing, building and leading organizational capacity through inclusive, positive, and values-based leadership in areas of organizational design, recruitment, talent and performance management and labour relations matters.
• You have the ability to be responsible for the overall compliance with legislative statutes, collective agreements, government and ministry policies, directives, guidelines and commitments related services.
• You have sound judgement and political acuity skills to provide authoritative advice and guidance to senior management.
• You have experience developing and managing a budget, approving expenses, and procuring goods and services within relevant directives, including the financial Delegation of Authority.

Technical Expertise:

• You have knowledge and understanding of resource management principles and their inter-relationship and significance as they relate to wildland fire management.
• You have a thorough understanding of the principles and practices used in control of wildland fires, fire operations, wildland fire management strategies and fire behaviour.
• You have a proven ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Forest Fires Prevention Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other regulations and guidelines.
• You have a demonstrated ability to function in a broad range of senior supervisory/technical positions in emergency situations.

Communication and Stakeholder Relationship Skills:

• You have a proven ability to develop and manage partnerships and contracts to achieve program goals and objectives.
• You have excellent oral communication skills to provide instruction and direction to staff, to inform senior management of contentious issues, provide interpretation, advice, options, and recommendations, and to deliver presentations and training to diverse audiences.
• You have excellent written communication skills to respond to requests, prepare documents, reports, procedures, presentations and budgets using standard office software and tools.
• You have experience and have demonstrated tact, diplomacy, and political acuity in interpreting legislation/regulations in response to inquiries from the public, delegates from remote northern communities, clients, and numerous internal/external partners/stakeholders.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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