Bureau Chief

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Airport Authority Full time

YVR Fire & Rescue is a value and integrity-based department with a strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging that enables the team to deliver on our Mission, of being dedicated to protecting and educating our customers, our community, and our environment through the delivery of professional aircraft fire rescue service. This drives us toward our Vision to be the best Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting department in Canada.Are you a highly motivated leader with a passion to direct and maintain proper order and conduct of firefighters to ensure the department meets or exceeds required tactical operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations? Can you exercise considerable independence of judgment and action in carrying out assignments in accordance with both corporate and departmental policies, plans, and objectives? li>Support the Deputy Fire Chiefs with operational support in the development and implementation of an overall long-term strategic fire protection plan to ensure the department meets or exceeds required tactical abilities in aircraft rescue and firefighting.Provide relief coverage for the Operations Battalion Chiefs as well as daily/weekly coverage as the on-call duty chief for policy administration.Use your knowledge and significant fire ground operational experience to provide expertise in managing YVR Fire & Rescue operational systems and policies as well as corporate policies.Your excellent ability to communicate will be critical as you interact with firefighters, fire officers, the administration team, key stakeholders, and other agencies.Administrative related duties include data quality assurance, attendance management, performance metrics, performance reviews/check-ins, administering discipline as required, as well as utilizing record management systems and time management software.Maintain all mandatory ARFF training in compliance with CARS regulations.Manage and evaluate levels of staffing for proper response, and coverage policies and present recommendations to the Deputy Fire Chief.Assume the Deputy Fire Chief's responsibilities in their absence to ensure compliance with CARS regulations, NFPA standards, and the Airport Emergency Plan or any other standards or regulations as assigned by the Fire Chief NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications – Fire Officer III

NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer - Incident Safety OfficerValid BC Driver's License, Class 3 with air brake endorsementCandidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership position experience in fire and rescue services.Demonstrated computer competency in related business and office software programs, business writing competency including briefings, memorandums, and reports.Ability to obtain D AVOP License and Restricted Radio Operator License - Aeronautical within three months of employment.Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Fire Service Leadership, or a related fieldNFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications – Fire Officer IVNFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications – Level II

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. p>Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you're a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

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