Fire Operations Supervisor

Attention : Fire Operations Professionals!

Are you committed to global excellence in wildland fire management and response services? Do you want to help ensure communities, infrastructure, and natural resources are protected from wildfires? If so, consider this exciting opportunity to join the Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services Branch at the Ministry of Natural Resources!

As an integral member of our dynamic, collaborative team in the fire management program, you will have the opportunity to address our increasingly complex future fire management challenges as the Fire Operations Supervisor for the Timmins Fire Management Headquarters located at 5520 Hwy 101 East, South Porcupine ON.

Please note : This position is headquartered in Timmins, Ontario. However, travel within the region is required. In addition, operational needs may require weekend work.

About the Branch

The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch provides forest fire management services for the province including fire management policies and strategies, fire prevention and detection, and the basic resources for managing forest fires; aviation flight and maintenance crews and equipment in support of forest fire and natural resources management, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies; and emergency management in response to forest fires, floods, drought / low water, dam failures, erosion, soil and bedrock instability, crude oil and natural gas exploration, natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, and salt solution mining emergencies.

About the job

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti‑racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Create the Work Environment

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by :

• Lead, plan, coordinate and implement the operational and technical aspects of the fire management program.
• Lead and coach a team of professional and technical staff. Ensure team members possess the right skills and competencies to excel in their roles.
• Build strong partnerships and stakeholder involvement and awareness in fire management strategies and tactics, prevention and fuel management activities.
• Perform fire response system functions during peak fire season.
• Review expenditures to ensure adherence within assigned project funds.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Leadership Skills

Technical Expertise

Program Management Skills

Communication and Relationship Management Skills

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace :

Apply by : Thursday, January 15, 2026 11 : 59 pm EST

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