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Fire Service Operations Manager
1 month ago
Job Summary
The Assistant Chief is a senior leadership position responsible for supporting the Fire Chief in the overall direction and control of the Fire Service. The successful candidate will have a strong background in fire service operations, with a focus on strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel management.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports the Fire Chief in the development and implementation of the Fire Service's strategic plan.
- Assists with the management of operating and capital budgets for the Fire Service.
- Provides leadership and guidance to District Chiefs, Division Chiefs, and other staff members.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of staff members, sets performance standards, and conducts performance appraisals.
- Enforces operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, regulations, policies, systems, and procedures for safe and efficient fire service operations.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with regulatory authorities and the private sector to further the organization's goals.
- Responds to large-scale emergency incidents outside of HRM as part of a mobile IMT.
- Represents the Fire Chief and/or Fire Service at community and public events, on committees, boards, and community meetings.
- Manages career/volunteer firefighters, administration, and support members as assigned.
- Responsible for other duties assigned to the function and responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a diploma in Fire Science or Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other related discipline. A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the fire/emergency service(s) is required, with a minimum of three (3) years' experience at the District Chief or Division Chief level or equivalent Fire Management positions.
Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of management.
- Knowledge of customer service principles.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of fire suppression, firefighting equipment, and tools for fire suppression.
- Knowledge of the deployment of personnel and equipment to emergency and fire situations.
- Knowledge of rescue and hazardous materials response protocols.
- Knowledge of fire prevention, including inspection, investigation, and code enforcement.
- Practical knowledge of collective agreements in place (IAFF/NSGEU222) and their administration.
- Knowledge of Windows-based software applications, specifically Microsoft Office and File Data Management (FDM).
- Ability to respect confidentiality in dealing with personnel issues.
- Knowledge of HRFE departmental rules, regulations, standard operating guidelines, procedures, policies, and applicable Municipal and Provincial Codes, Acts, Regulations, Administrative Orders, and Municipal Bylaws.
