Deputy Fire Chief - Full-Time

Job Description

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a

Deputy Fire Chief!

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is the sunniest City in Eastern Canada and a four-season outdoor playground.

The urban centre enjoys green spaces, parks, and wilderness and is also considered a cultural capital with a thriving visual and performing arts scene.

As the most populous municipality in North-western Ontario, Thunder Bay is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical "hub", and is home to a variety of educational institutions.

Thunder Bay continues to pursue growth and development opportunities on behalf of its diverse community. Always striving to live up to its motto, Superior by Nature, the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (City) currently seeks a...

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

The Opportunity

As the Deputy Fire Chief, you will participate in planning, coordinating and directing the operation of the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR).

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is highly trained to handle a range of emergencies and hazardous situations.

This role reports to the Chief of Fire with the following accountabilities :

• Supervises preventative maintenance and the provision of materials and services required for the operation of buildings, apparatus, equipment, and property of the TBFR.
• Manages TBFR operations and personnel; evaluates employees and emergency operations.
• Participates in developing, administering, and maintaining TBFR policies and procedures, consistent with Corporate and Divisional objectives;

plans and implements short- and long-term objectives; participates with the Chief in planning and implementing short- and long-range goals and objectives for the development of effective fire protection services.

Participates with the Chief in the development of annual operating budget for TBFR; participates in the preparation of the capital budget;

participates in budget administration and control and in the procurement process.

Prepares information, reports, letters, and memoranda; attends Council / Committee meetings, public hearings, community, and other public meetings as required;

makes presentations and provides recommendations on matters pertaining to TBFR.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree or diploma in fire service administration, public administration, business administration, or other related discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressive senior-level experience in fire services.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) qualifications.
• Successful completion of NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualification Level III and must obtain Level IV within one year of employment.
• Successful completion of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Level I.
• Successful completion of NFPA 1035 Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator / Public Information Officer Level I.

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Why Thunder Bay Fire Rescue?

Comprised of 202 staff over five divisions, who are highly skilled and trained, our service provides unwavering dedication and compassion capable of handling a range of emergencies and hazardous situations.

We are a community minded professional service, committed to saving life, property, and the environment by providing fire protection, rescue, public education, and medical assistance to our community.

Fire suppression, auto extrication, hazardous material spills, industrial accidents, medical response / defibrillation, high / low angle rescue, ice / water rescue and confined space rescue are provided from eight stations.

We also deliver emergency planning for the community.

The Future of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue & Our Transformational Journey

It is an exciting time at Thunder Bay Fire Rescue. In ensuring our organization adequately meets the needs of the community, a 10-year community-driven master plan has been created.

Plans are underway to implement a number of transformational recommendations endeavouring to guide operational improvements, aimed at ensuring the safety of the community and our firefighters.

This is the time to join our team. If you seek to be a part of this transformational journey, then we would like to hear from you!

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can :

• Experience your importance
• Unleash your potential
• Know your work matters
• Embrace diversity
• Make a difference
• Join a dedicated team
• Build community
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