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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.
- 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.
- 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
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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