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Assistant Chief
Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for permanent position of Assistant Chief with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE).
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Reporting to a Deputy Chief, the Assistant Chief is responsible for providing leadership and direction to both the career and volunteer sector and members of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE). The Assistant Chief may be rotated through other portfolios of responsibility, including.
- Operations
- Community Risk Reduction, Logistics & Infrastructure
- Professional Development, Performance & Safety
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports HRFE’s annual business plan and is assists with managing operating and capital budgets for the assigned portfolio.Member of HRFE’s Fire Strategic Team (FST), ensuring goals and objectives are supported and resources are aligned and assigned to support the strategic direction of HRFE.Provides support for recruiting initiatives and participates in hiring and promotional routines as requiredEstablishes priorities and aligns resources for effective and efficient service delivery in accordance with HRFE strategic priorities, policies and operating guidelines.Promotes strong labour management and stakeholder relationships, responds to labour management issues prior to initiation of the grievance procedureRepresents HRFE in grievance proceedings as appropriate, including the coordination of alternative dispute resolution processesMonitors and evaluates and manages the performance of District Chiefs, Division Chiefs, Managers and other assigned staff; sets performance standards and conducts performance appraisalsEnforces operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, regulations, policies, systems and procedures for safe and efficient fire service operationsDevelops and maintains working relationships and / or networks of contacts with Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulatory authorities and the private sector to further the organization’s goals as needed.May respond and assume the role of Incident Commander at an emergency scene, overseeing the command, control, and coordination of emergency response as the incident warrantsWorks with Human Resources to respond to personnel matters and administers performance management and progressive discipline processes as necessaryParticipates in an “On Call Duty Officer” rotation as requiredResponds to large scale emergency incidents outside of HRM as part of a mobile IMT as requiredRepresents the Deputy Chief and / or Fire Chief at community and public events, on committees, boards and community meetings as requiredManages career / volunteer firefighters, administration and support members as assignedResponsible for other duties assigned to the function and responsibilities of the positionThe Assistant Chief leads personnel through integrity, credibility, and by example, in a manner that supports and promotes the mission, vision and values of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE)Complete other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Diploma in Fire Science or Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other related disciplinePost-secondary education in Project Management, Adult Education, or Human Resources considered an assetMinimum ten (10) years’ experience in the fire / emergency service(s), with knowledge of various facets of fire / emergency operationsMinimum three (3) 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.NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer – Incident Safety Officer or confirmation of training equivalent to the standard considered an asset.NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Department Professional Qualifications -Level 3 and Level 4 or confirmation of training equivalent to the standard considered an asset.NFPA 472, Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents / Weapons of Mass Destruction – Incident Commander level or confirmation of training equivalent to the standard considered an asset.Combination of Education and Experience may be considered.Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of managementKnowledge of customer service principlesKnowledge of theory and practice of fire suppression, firefighting equipment and tools for fire suppressionKnowledge of the deployment of personnel and equipment to emergency and fire situationsKnowledge of rescue and hazardous materials response protocolsKnowledge of fire prevention including inspection, investigation and code enforcementPractical knowledge of collective agreements in place (IAFF / NSGEU222) and their administrationKnowledge of Windows-based software applications, specifically Microsoft Office and File Data Management (FDM)Ability to respect confidentiality in dealing with personnel issuesKnowledge of HRFE departmental rules, regulations, standard operating guidelines, procedures, policies and applicable Municipal and Provincial Codes, Acts, Regulations, Administrative Orders and Municipal BylawsSecurity Clearance Requirements : Applicants will be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
COMPETENCIES : Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Managing Change, Networking / Relationship Building, Organizational Awareness, Risk Management, Teamwork & Cooperation, Values & Ethics, Valuing Diversity, Visioning & Strategic Thinking
WORK STATUS : Permanent – Full Time
HOURS OF WORK : Monday-Friday, 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm with flexibility for on-call duties
SALARY : Non-Union, FM3 $151,130 - $159,780
WORK LOCATION : 40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS
CLOSING DATE : Applications will be received up to August 18 2024, at 11 : 59pm.
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 an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process
Assistant Chief | Halifax Regional Municipality
