Leading Fire Service Operations Manager
1 week ago
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant Chief. This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong leadership and management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports the annual business plan and assists with managing operating and capital budgets.
- Member of the Fire Strategic Team, ensuring goals and objectives are supported and resources are aligned.
- Provides support for recruiting initiatives and participates in hiring and promotional routines.
- Establishes priorities and aligns resources for effective service delivery.
- Promotes strong labour management and stakeholder relationships.
- Represents the organization in grievance proceedings as necessary.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of staff; sets performance standards and conducts appraisals.
- Enforces operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, and regulations.
- Develops and maintains relationships with regulatory authorities and the private sector.
- May respond to emergency scenes and oversee command, control, and coordination of response.
- Works with Human Resources to respond to personnel matters and administers performance management and discipline processes.
- Participates in an On Call Duty Officer rotation and responds to large-scale emergency incidents.
- Represents the Deputy Chief and/or Fire Chief at community and public events.
- Manages firefighters, administration, and support members as assigned.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Fire Science or Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Minimum ten years' experience in fire/emergency services, with knowledge of various facets of fire/emergency operations.
- Minimum three 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.
- Knowledge of the principles of management, customer service principles, and fire suppression theory and practice.
- Practical knowledge of collective agreements 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.
About Us:
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our community and are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team.
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