Fire Service Operations Manager
1 month ago
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced District Chief to join our team in the Operations Division. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing fire suppression activities, emergency response services, and special projects.
Key Responsibilities:- Assume senior responsibility for all firefighting operations, activities, and programs in the assigned division.
- Control and coordinate emergency response operations, emergency medical services (EMS), fire ground operations, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue operations.
- Investigate fires to determine origin and cause, and confirm preliminary investigations are complete.
- Act as on-scene Incident Commander, overseeing the command, control, and coordination of emergency response.
- Coordinate with the Training Division to ensure appropriate training and development of career and volunteer members.
- Enforce operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, rules, regulations, policies, systems, and procedures for safe and efficient fire service operations.
- Monitor the performance of assigned staff and conduct performance appraisals.
- Administer performance management and progressive discipline processes as necessary.
- Minimum five (5) years operational experience at the rank of Captain or Supervisory role within a career or composite fire service.
- Diploma or certificate from a recognized school in the areas of fire administration, fire science, fire engineering, or related field.
- Experience managing fire ground operations using Blue Card Command Training or equivalent Fire Incident Command system.
- ICS 300 certification is preferred.
- NFPA 1521 Department Safety Officer or equivalent training considered an asset.
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Professional Qualifications considered an asset.
- NFPA 472 Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents/WMD considered an asset.
- NFPA 1033 Qualification as Fire Investigator considered an asset.
- Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia drivers' license.
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Developing Others
- Organization and Planning
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Valuing Diversity
- Values & Ethics
Permanent, full-time positions.
Hours of Work:Successful candidates will be assigned to either a 24-hour rotating shift pattern or a Monday to Friday 40-hour work week.
Salary:Non-Union FM2; $145,467 - $151,646
Work Location:40 Alderney Drive or other assigned work location.
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