Deputy Fire Chief, Operations and Professional Standards – City of Barrie

Title of the Job: Deputy Fire Chief, Operations and Professional Standards

Location: Barrie, ON

Job Description: Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024Job Number: PN-24-28Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-UnionPosition Closing Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 11:59 pmChoose BarrieThe City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common – municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.The OpportunityBarrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning.Reporting to the Director of Emergency Services (Fire Chief), the Deputy directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Operations Branch within Barrie Fire and Emergency Service including fire suppression, tiered medical, technical rescues, and related services and activities to ensure the safety of people, property conservation, protection of the environment and responders in the event of fire and other emergency events. The Deputy Chief coordinates assigned activities with other branches, departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Emergency Services (Fire Chief of Barrie Fire and Emergency Service).Our Culture and Qualifications of the JobCorporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Two (2) year post-secondary college diploma or university degree in fire service administration or a closely related field

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at

• Position Equivalency Code: C

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible fire service experience with at least 6 years’ experience at the officer rank
• Proven management experience that includes the leadership of others in a unionized environment

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Proven ability to provide effective command over fire fighting personnel and a thorough understanding of the incident management system and chain of command principles obtained through training and experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of fire services and the requirements of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act
• Superior leadership, organizational, interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with elected and non-elected officials and staff at all levels
• Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Conditions of EmploymentValid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standingSatisfactory Criminal Record Check**Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.Other Important InformationLocation: Station #1, 155 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, OntarioHours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply.Wage: This is a non-union position with a 2024 salary of $193,539.00 per year ($106.34 per hour).Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing .

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