Division Chief

**Job Posting**

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief, the Division Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the activities of the Training and Professional Development division to deliver career and volunteer recruit training programs, officer development programs, technical training certification programs, and recertification programs for all members and support staff.

The Division Chief leads personnel through integrity, credibility and by example in a manner that supports and promotes the mission, vision and values of HRFE. The Division Chief Training is a key member of the HRFE Management Team.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Prepares annual business plan for division. Aligns division goals and objectives with larger HRFE business plan. Monitors business plan and budget for division and identify any risks.
- Evaluates and adjusts service delivery for the division to ensure established service standards are met and business plan goals and objectives are achieved.
- Enforces operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, rules, regulations, policies, systems and procedures for safe and efficient fire prevention operations.
- Provides leadership and supervision to training personnel.
- Monitors the performance of training personnel and support staff, conducts performance appraisals and sets performance standards. Administers performance management processes as required.
- Effectively administers labour relations matters including the hearing of grievances and imposition of discipline, as required.
- Makes recommendations to the Deputy Chief regarding necessary changes to operational policies and guidelines, personnel, equipment, systems and technological changes to improve the efficiency of HRFE.
- Develops and recommends department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with workplace safety as outlined in the NS Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Keeps abreast of current knowledge associated with accident investigation, building construction, apparatus, hydraulics, firefighting equipment and techniques.
- Reviews and evaluates established policy and operational guidelines with respect to health and safety deficiencies, and recommends any changes or additions deemed necessary.
- Develops, implements and monitors annual training plan for HRFE.
- Performs ongoing needs analysis to identify training gaps within the organization and develop programs to correct those gaps.
- Responsible for other duties assigned as appropriate to the function and responsibilities of the position.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education & Experience**:

- Five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity with a unionized work force in a related field or in a similar position.
- Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s Licence (or equivalent from another province) with a clean and responsible driving record.
- NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level II.
- Blue Card Incident Command certification.
- NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer considered an asset.
- NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level III considered an asset.
- NFPA 1521 Health & Safety Officer considered an asset.
- NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - Level 4 considered an asset.
- Certificate or Degree in Adult Education considered an asset.
- Certificate in eLearning instructional design considered an asset.

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in confrontational or difficult situations.
- Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, standard operating guidelines, procedures, policies and applicable Municipal and Provincial Codes, Acts, Regulations, Administrative Orders and Municipal Bylaws.

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Applicants will be required to complete an employment security screening check.

**COMPETENCIES**: Valuing Diversity, Customer Service, Communication, Organization & Planning, Decision Making, Developing Others, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation, Values & Ethics

**WORK STATUS**: Permanent, full-time

**HOURS OF WORK**: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Additional hours may be required to meet organizational and operational requirements.

**SALARY**:FM2 on the Fire Management pay scale; $146,921 - $153,162

**WORK LOCATION**:7 Metropolitan Ave, Lower Sackville, regular travel throughout HRM may be required.

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to **11:59 pm on Sunday, June 1, 2025**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
- During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter whe