Fire Chief

2 weeks ago

St Thomas, Canada Central Elgin Full time

**ABOUT THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL ELGIN**

The **Municipality of Central Elgin** was formed in 1998, through the amalgamation of the Township of Yarmouth with the Villages of Belmont and Port Stanley. Central Elgin is in the heart of Elgin County, southwestern Ontario, with a population of nearly 15,000 people in close proximity to the City of St. Thomas and the City of London. Central Elgin is composed of several unique neighbourhoods, each offering its own unique charm and attractions, and is expecting significant commercial, industrial and residential growth due to the announcement that Volkswagen will be building the world’s largest EV battery plant in the region. With a combined operating and capital budget of $47.5 Million and more than 200 full and part-time employees, Central Elgin is committed to meeting the needs of its residents and thriving business community by delivering efficient and effective services.

Are You
- Passionate about developing and managing talent within a department that is dedicated to delivering impact?
- A trusted leader with a collaborative working style and an ability to engage with the community and diverse stakeholders?
- A creative problem-solver, looking to deliver more than the status quo?

If you are seeking an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, Central Elgin could be for you.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Central Elgin Fire and Emergency Services works closely with Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police to protect the community, leveraging over 100 volunteer firefighters, 25 lifeguards and four fire halls located at Yarmouth, Union, Port Stanley, Belmont and Port Stanley Beach Rescue. Central Elgin Fire and Emergency Services is supported by a full-time Fire Chief, Fire Services Coordinator and contracted fire inspector. Services include emergency response and fire suppression, fire safety inspections and training, beach rescue, public education and outreach, emergency management, enforcement of open-air and recreational burn permits and enforcement of fireworks.

We are seeking an inspiring, results-focused leader with a vision to deliver efficient and well-structured fire and beach rescue services, establishing, maintaining and evaluating the purpose, function and duties of the Fire Department and overseeing the establishment, implementation and evaluation of a complete range of operating and administrative policies and practices for the Department.

The Fire Chief will be a strong relationship and consensus builder as well as an exceptional communicator, known for business leadership and acumen, committed to building highly effective teams, service delivery excellence, continuous improvement, and fiscal accountability.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Fire Chief will lead, direct, plan, and review the activities and operations of the Fire Department, Beach Rescue Program and community emergency management; coordinate assigned activities with other municipal departments, and outside agencies; manage the Department in its statutory, operational, custodial and advisory responsibilities; and act as a member of the Central Elgin Leadership Team.

The Fire Chief will advise, direct, and evaluate the volunteer firefighter complement including four Fire Stations (Belmont, Port Stanley, Union and Yarmouth) and Beach Rescue, including recruitment and training, to meet the service delivery needs as set out in relevant acts, regulations, by-laws, policies, and procedures. The Fire Chief will develop, maintain, and evaluate long-range plans, major works programs, capital project planning and operating budgets, which effectively utilize available resources and will prepare and submit annual budget estimates and direct the development of and monitor performance against the annual department budget.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Establish, maintain and evaluate the purpose, function and duties of the Fire Department consisting of four fire halls located at Yarmouth, Union, Port Stanley, Belmont and Port Stanley Beach Rescue; and oversee the establishment, implementation and evaluation of a complete range of operating and administrative policies and practices for the Department.
- Develop, maintain, and evaluate long-range plans, major works programs, capital project planning and operating budgets, which effectively utilize available resources. Preparation and submission of annual budget estimates and directing the development of and monitoring performance in accordance with the annual department budget.
- Lead and inspire a team of emergency services employees and volunteers by fostering a positive culture of growth and development. Provide feedback, coaching, and support to enhance individual skills and future readiness. Build relationships across teams and the community to drive collaboration and achieve departmental goals.
- Facilitate change by identifying and driving departmental and cultural changes nee

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