Assistant Fire Chief and Safety Technologies

**District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services (DNVRS)**:
**Assistant Fire Chief and Safety Technologies**:
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

The District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (DNVFRS) is a mission-oriented emergency services agency focused on the safety and well being of the community. With over 130 firefighters, command, training, and support staff at five fire stations, we serve the District’s 160 square kilometres of urban and wilderness land, and our 82,500 residents. The DNVFRS is the first career department in BC and 9th in Canada to achieve Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

The Assistant Fire Chief at the District of North Vancouver Fire Service (DNVFS) is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the management of employees in the Public Safety & Technology Division, including recruitment, coaching, training, wellness management, performance management, and discipline. In addition to managing staff, this role involves planning and leading fire inspection and prevention programs, responding to emergency calls, overseeing fire investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, building relationships with other City departments, reviewing new developments for compliance, overseeing technology and communication systems, developing business processes and continuity plans, providing data and analytics support, participating in labour relations matters, and coordinating public relations campaigns on fire safety.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a participatory environment, implement progressive ideas, and provide effective and efficient services for the community. It is an excellent career opportunity for a results-oriented high achiever looking to make a significant impact in the field of fire services.

**Qualifications **_(or equivalent experience/education)_**
- NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - Fire Officer IV.
- Executive Fire Chief Officer (ECFO) and/or Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation.
- Have completed formal post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Fire Service Leadership or a related field.
- Available for rotational after-hours on-call duty with a maximum emergency incident response time of 45 minutes from time of notification to on-scene.
- Demonstrated computer competency in related business and office software programs.
- Demonstrated business writing competency including briefings, memorandums and reports.

**_Required Licences & Certificates (or equivalent experience/education)_**
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Valid B.C. Driver’s License, Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement.
- NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - Fire Officer III.
- NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer - Incident Safety Officer.
- NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications - Level II.
- Blue Card Incident Command Certification.

**Details**
**Salary**:The pay range for this exempt position is $137,898.63 to $153,184.17 per annum (2022 rates)
**Hours of Work**:35-hour work week (Compressed work schedule available)

**Apply**
- If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you._
- We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted._
- We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),_
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located._

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : Experience an asset