Deputy Fire Chief

**Deputy Fire Chief**

**(Job ID #2024.136)**

**Department**: Fire and Rescue Services

**Location**: Keswick Fire Hall, Station 1-4

**Status**:Permanent, Full Time

**Number of Positions**: 1

**Salary**:$143,165 - $ 174,019 per year

**Hours of Work**:35 hours/week

**Date Posted**:October 21, 2024

**Date Closing**:November 5, 2024

**Come work with us**

Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.

**Position Purpose**

Responsible for strategic leadership in a very well respected and forward thinking fire and emergency services organization and play an important part in the continued safety and preparedness of the Town. Reporting to the Fire Chief, you will join a leadership team that oversees the fire services of the town. The responsibilities of each Deputy Fire Chief are assigned portfolios by the Fire Chief and include but not limited to the management and direction of the following functions: operations, fleet management, facilities management, communications, community risk assessment, fire prevention, public education, budget and financial strategy, external stakeholder engagement, training, emergency management, and specialized projects. **_For full details, please see attached job description_**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Minimum eight (8) years of progressive leadership in the fire service.
- Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Public Administration, Fire Protection, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Significant previous experience as both a Firefighter and an Officer in a composite Fire Department
- Experience with labour relations, as well as leading and motivating Volunteer Firefighters.
- Must be available to be on-call on a rotating basis and accessible 24/7 to attend to emergencies; and be able to respond to incidents in the Town of Georgina within approximately twenty minutes
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check deemed as satisfactory by the Town
- Valid Class “D” Driver’s License, with Z endorsement, and Driver’s Abstract in good standing

**How to apply**

**Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Title**:Deputy Fire Chief

**Position #**:NU05

**Department**:Fire and Emergency Services

**Division**:Fire and Emergency Services

**Reports To**:Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief

**Direct Reports**:Training Officer; Fire Fighters; Volunteer Fire Fighters

**Indirect Reports**:Fire Prevention Officer; Administrative Assistant

**Employee Group**:Management

**Position Summary**

Responsible for managing the operations of the Suppression Division, including vehicle and equipment maintenance, scheduling and overseeing station repairs and maintenance, and regularly responding to emergency situations throughout the Town. Designated as the Alternate CEMC.

**Responsibilities**
- Provides supervision to fire service personnel, both fulltime and volunteer, including performance review and planning, training and development formulation, problem solving/dispute resolution, discipline, safety, and hiring/ promotion/ transfer/succession planning and termination decisions.
- Assesses, reviews and makes recommendations to the Fire Chief on the current and long term fire services and emergency needs of the Town.
- Is responsible for managing change and providing strategic and operational direction for the effective management of the Georgina Fire Service
- Provides leadership to the Fire Services through managing and coordinating the development of long range plans and programs and promoting effective labour relations
- Coordinates and supervises the Suppression Division; coordinates and supervises pre-planning, and other areas as assigned by the Fire Chief.
- Receives and addresses public enquiries.
- Manages and participates in the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, guidelines and policies.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommending changes when necessary.
- Purchases supplies and equipment and prepares RFP’s and tenders, as directed by the Fire Chief.
- Participates in the development and administration of the department’s annual operating and capital budget; 10 year capital budget, participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
- Develops and implements cost-effective, innovative solutions.
- Applies critical thinking, project management and change management skills to increase the efficiencies and effectiveness of corporate and departmental initiati