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March 04, 2026

Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full‑service community with a range of government services, top‑notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen River, to snowmobiling and cross‑country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!

This position supports the Director of Fire and Emergency Services in all aspects of operations related to the Walkerton & Elmwood Fire Departments. It coordinates, oversees, and participates in fire prevention, public education, and inspection programs and evaluates program successes. The Deputy Chief is responsible for the enforcement of fire service legislation such as the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Ontario Building Code, and applicable NFPA codes, ULC standards and applicable by‑laws. The position also coordinates and implements prevention/public education initiatives and conducts comprehensive fire prevention inspections of all classes of buildings and occupancies.

• Supports the Director in all operational aspects associated with fire services in the absence of the Director.
• In charge of all Fire Department Apparatus including general firefighting equipment and gear, portable equipment, and specialty equipment such as Auto Extrication, Rope Rescue and other assigned gear.
• Arranges for maintenance and scheduling of annual safety checks and repairs to apparatus and equipment in accordance with Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and manufacturer recommended schedules.
• Shares on‑call weekend responsibilities as requested by the Director.
• Supports operations of the Brockton Regional Training Centre: opening facilities, providing welcomes/safety talks, ensuring programs run smoothly, cleaning and maintaining equipment, closing facilities and assisting with testing.
• Attends officers’ meetings and assists the training officer with documentation, scheduling, standards and conducting training.
• Acts on behalf of the Director to conduct fire investigations, assess scenes and complete necessary forms.

• Responds to emergencies when paged by Dispatch or at the request of the Director, assuming the role of Incident Command, Safety Officer or crew leader as resources allow.
• Supervises the fireground to ensure officers and firefighters operate consistently with established guidelines and accepted firefighting methods.
• Assists in determining cause of fires with other officers and agencies and ensures necessary forms are completed.
• Provides direction to officers, pump operators, and firefighters as required.
• Attends scheduled training sessions to acquire required knowledge and skills.

• Assists in preparation of the prevention and education budget.
• Conducts comprehensive Fire Prevention Inspections of all building classifications and occupancy types, enforcing the Ontario Fire Code.
• Completes reports on inspection findings, writes orders, and recommends improvements to building and occupancy fire safety.
• Coordinates the department’s fire prevention program, including fire safety presentations, extinguisher training and Fire Prevention Week activities.
• Maintains regular fire loss statistics and follows up on inspection reports.
• Liaises with regulatory officials at federal, provincial and inter‑municipal levels and represents the Municipality at court/judicial proceedings.
• Prepares concise reports and attends meetings of Council, Committees, public and other relevant meetings.
• Develops, promotes and implements public education programs under the Director’s direction.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum eight (8) years of satisfactory firefighting experience, two (2) in the Captain role.
• Good knowledge of modern firefighting and fire prevention methods.
• Good knowledge of the Municipality and surrounding areas protected by agreement.
• Good knowledge of the Incident Management System and Incident Command System.
• Ability to supervise, maintain discipline, use good judgment, be resourceful and in good physical condition.
• Strong computer skills, in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with minimum D level and a Z endorsement.
• Valid CPR, AED and First Aid, HCP level and First Responder equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code.
• Certifications: NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I and II (or equivalent), NFPA 1002 Pump Operator (or equivalent), NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I required, NFPA 1033 Fire Investigation Level I (or plan to obtain within two years).
• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level I and II, NFPA 1521 Fire Safety Officer or equivalent (or plan to obtain within first two years).
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I and II, or working toward certification within five years.
• NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I, or working toward certification within first two years.
• Satisfactory Police Criminal Record check.
• Ability to respond to Walkerton Fire Hall within thirty minutes for significant emergency calls.

Available by visiting www.brockton.ca/careers.

• Annual salary between $81,663 – $95,532 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Typical work week Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week with ability to respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends.
• Comprehensive benefits package: vacation, sick/personal days, health benefits.
• Enrolment in OMERS pension plan.
• Development opportunities through training or continuous learning. The Municipality of Brockton promotes a productive team environment for personal growth.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.

This posting is for an existing role within our organization. Internal and external candidates are invited to apply.

If you are looking for an opportunity to be progressive, innovative and supportive in a leadership role with a comprehensive benefits package, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, via the online form, e‑mail or regular mail. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Subject: Deputy Chief/Fire Prevention Officer – ‘Insert Candidate Name’

Julie Farrell, Human Resources Generalist
100 Scott St., Box 68
WALKERTON, Ontario N0G 2V0
(519) 881‑2223
jfarrell@brockton.ca

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Municipalities of Bruce and Grey Counties sit on the traditional territory of the Anishnabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. We give thanks to them, and to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Neyaashiinigmiing, as the traditional keepers of this land and water, and we also recognize the traditional homeland of the Metis Nation.