Battalion Chief – Operations

Vancouver International Airport Authority • Airside Operations Building, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places, and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. YVR Fire & Rescue is guided by integrity and a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our team is dedicated to protecting and educating our customers, community, and environment through professional aircraft rescue and firefighting services. This drives us toward our Vision to be the best Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting department in Canada. This 18-month Term Full-Time Battalion Chief opportunity is for a driven leader with a passion for guiding and supporting firefighters in delivering top-tier tactical operations. This role requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and independence, and is committed to upholding standards, fostering excellence, and aligning with both corporate and departmental goals.

Requirements

• NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications – Fire Officer III
• NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer - Incident Safety Officer
• Incident Command System – Level 300
• Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 3 with air brake endorsement
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership position experience in fire and rescue services.
• Supplemented professional development with additional courses/curricula demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning.
• Available for rotational after-hours on-call duty with a maximum emergency incident response time of 45 minutes from the time of notification to on-scene
• Demonstrated computer competency in related business and office software programs, business writing competency including briefings, memorandums, and reports.
• Ability to obtain D AVOP License and Restricted Radio Operator License - Aeronautical within three months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Fire Service Leadership, or a related field
• NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications – Fire Officer IV
• NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications – Level II
• French language skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Fire Chiefs with operational support in the development and implementation of an overall long-term strategic fire protection plan to ensure the department meets or exceeds required tactical abilities in aircraft rescue and firefighting.
• Provide relief coverage for the Operations Battalion Chiefs as well as daily/weekly coverage as the on-call duty chief for policy administration.
• Use knowledge and significant fire ground operational experience to provide expertise in managing YVR Fire & Rescue operational systems and policies as well as corporate policies.
• Interact with firefighters, fire officers, the administration team, key stakeholders, and other agencies.
• Perform administrative related duties including data quality assurance, attendance management, performance metrics, performance reviews/check-ins, administering discipline as required, as well as utilizing record management systems and time management software.
• Maintain all mandatory ARFF training in compliance with CARS regulations.
• Manage and evaluate levels of staffing for proper response, and coverage policies and present recommendations to the Deputy Fire Chief.
• Assume the Deputy Fire Chief’s responsibilities in their absence to ensure compliance with CARS regulations, NFPA standards, and the Airport Emergency Plan or any other standards or regulations as assigned by the Fire Chief.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree