Deputy Chief

**Competition #23/90**
**Internal/External Posting**
**Closing date: April 21, 2023**

**Deputy Chief (Regular Full Time)**
**Victoria Fire Department**:
Reporting to the Fire Chief, and forming part of the Fire Executive Team, the Deputy Chiefs are responsible for directing and managing specific divisions within the Fire Department, including: Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, Mechanical, Training and Staff Development, and Administration.

As a Deputy Chief, you are responsible for all business and strategic planning, technical activities, recruiting, mentoring and staff development, budget, labour relations, goal setting, equipment, and overall operations including compliance with policy, legislation, and standards. In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief will assume the roles and responsibilities.

**Responsibilities and Accountabilities**
Deputy Chiefs of the Victoria Fire Department have the following duties which vary based on the Divisions they are responsible for:

- Strategize, execute, and oversee implementation of short and long-term business planning initiatives, programs, projects, and budgeting.
- Prepare and control cyclical budget plans, including capital and discretionary spending, for their division(s) of responsibility.
- Mentor and develop staff and the reporting Officers who lead and are responsible for the day-to-day management of their sections.
- Manage and address concerns and complaints elevated based on the seriousness or severity of the situation.
- Accountable for knowing and exemplifying department health and safety policies, working to support the health, safety and wellness of themselves, fellow employees, or the public.
- Responsible for labour relations, including participation in collective bargaining, hearing grievances, workplace investigations, performance management, human rights issues, policy development, chairing/participating in labour management meetings, and relationship building with union officials.
- Stay apprised of all applicable fire service activity through participation in fire executive meetings, both internally and externally/regionally.
- Liaise with other municipal Departments and business units, customers, stakeholders, and the public and maintain positive working relationships.
- Actively participate on or chair various boards, committees and meetings involving various levels of government, private sector organizations, stakeholders, customers, and the communities at large.
- Represent the Victoria Fire Department at various public and private functions and events, locally, nationally, and occasionally, internationally.
- Promote fire prevention and life safety education through inspections, public appearances, and public information and educational opportunities.
- Attend major occurrences; takes discretionary assumption of command at fire scenes and other emergencies.
- Act for and represent the Fire Chief during absences or during activation of the City of Victoria Emergency Plan.
- Act as Operations Section Chief or other function as assigned during a City of Victoria Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Activation.
- Serve as Director during activation of a Department Operations Centre (DOC)
- Participate in the Duty Chief on Call rotation as assigned.

**Qualification Requirements**
- Post-secondary education certificate from a recognized educational institute in the areas of Public or Business Administration, Leadership, Management, Emergency Management, or other related field.
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a unionized fire service.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with a variety of computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office suite.
- Current and valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Available for rotational after-hours on-call duty with a maximum emergency incident response time of 45 minutes from time of notification to on-scene.
- Criminal record clearance is required as a condition of employment.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Fire Prevention/Investigation experience. (NFPA 1031, 1033)
- Fire Officer Training. (NFPA 1021)
- Experience with FDM, Telestaff, VectorSolutions, APX Pre-Plan software
- Executive Chief Fire Officer professional designation.

**Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 hour work week**
**Pay band 8, $143,024.18 - $168,263.08**
**Job Code #3063**

At the City of Victoria, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.

Education : College/CEGEP
Experience : 5 years or more