Fire Department Operations Manager

1 month ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time
Job Title: District Chief

Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking a highly skilled and experienced District Chief to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, 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, 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.
Requirements:
  • 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.
Competencies:
  • Communication
  • Conflict Management
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Developing Others
  • Organization and Planning
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Valuing Diversity
  • Values & Ethics
Work Status:

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.

Closing Date:

Applications will be accepted up to 11:59 pm on August 18, 2024.

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