Fire Service Leader

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time
Assistant Chief Job Description

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant Chief with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE). As a key member of the fire service leadership team, the Assistant Chief will provide strategic direction and support to both the career and volunteer sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and implementation of HRFE's annual business plan and manage operating and capital budgets for assigned portfolios.
  • Collaborate with the Fire Strategic Team (FST) to ensure goals and objectives are aligned with HRFE's strategic direction.
  • Recruit and hire personnel, and participate in promotional routines as required.
  • Establish priorities and allocate resources to deliver effective and efficient service in accordance with HRFE's strategic priorities and policies.
  • Promote strong labour management and stakeholder relationships, and respond to labour management issues prior to grievance initiation.
  • Represent HRFE in grievance proceedings and coordinate alternative dispute resolution processes.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of District Chiefs, Division Chiefs, Managers, and other assigned staff, and conduct performance appraisals.
  • Enforce operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, regulations, policies, systems, and procedures for safe and efficient fire service operations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and the private sector to further HRFE's goals.
  • Respond to large-scale emergency incidents and assume the role of Incident Commander as required.
  • Work with Human Resources to respond to personnel matters and administer performance management and progressive discipline processes.
  • Participate in an 'On Call Duty Officer' rotation and respond to emergencies outside of HRM as part of a mobile IMT.
  • Represent the Deputy Chief and/or Fire Chief at community and public events, committees, boards, and community meetings as required.
  • Manage career/volunteer firefighters, administration, and support members as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Diploma in Fire Science or Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • Post-secondary education in Project Management, Adult Education, or Human Resources considered an asset.
  • Minimum ten (10) years' experience in fire/emergency services, with knowledge of various facets of fire/emergency operations.
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience at the District Chief or Division Chief level or equivalent Fire Management positions.
  • Incident Command System (ICS) – level 300 is an asset.
  • Blue Card Command Certification considered an asset.
  • NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer – Incident Safety Officer or confirmation of training equivalent to the standard considered an asset.
  • NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Department Professional Qualifications -Level 3 and Level 4 or confirmation of training equivalent to the standard considered an asset.
  • NFPA 472, Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents/Weapons of Mass Destruction – Incident Commander level or confirmation of training equivalent to the standard considered an asset.
Competencies:
  • Communications
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Developing Others
  • Managing Change
  • Networking/Relationship Building
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Risk Management
  • Teamwork & Cooperation
  • Values & Ethics
  • Valuing Diversity
  • Visioning & Strategic Thinking
Work Status:

Permanent – Full Time

Hours of Work:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm with flexibility for on-call duties

Salary:

Non-Union, FM3 $151,130 - $159,780

Work Location:

40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS

Closing Date:

Applications will be received up to August 18 2024, at 11:59pm.



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