Deputy Fire Chief

2 months ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

Job Summary:

The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking a highly skilled and experienced fire service professional to fill the role of Assistant Chief. This is a permanent, full-time position that requires a strong leadership presence and a deep understanding of fire service operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and direction to both the career and volunteer sectors of the fire department.
  • Support the development and implementation of the fire department's annual business plan and operating budget.
  • Collaborate with the Fire Strategic Team to ensure alignment with the department's strategic priorities and goals.
  • Recruit and hire personnel, and participate in promotional routines as required.
  • Establish priorities and allocate resources to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
  • Promote strong labour management and stakeholder relationships, and respond to labour management issues in a timely manner.
  • Represent the fire department in grievance proceedings, and coordinate alternative dispute resolution processes as needed.
  • 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 working relationships with regulatory authorities and the private sector to further the organization's goals.
  • Respond to large-scale emergency incidents outside of the municipality as part of a mobile Incident Management Team.
  • Represent the Deputy Chief and/or Fire Chief at community and public events, on committees, boards, and community meetings as required.

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Fire Science or Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other related discipline.
  • Minimum ten (10) years' experience in the fire/emergency service(s), 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

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