Deputy Fire Chief, Community Risk Reduction and Administration

Town of Caledon•Caledon, ON

4d•CA$159,032 - CA$198,790•Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Caledon is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief of Community Risk Reduction to join their leadership team. This role reports directly to the Fire Chief and is responsible for advancing the Fire Prevention mandate and ensuring effective administrative operations. The position provides strategic oversight of Community Risk Reduction (CRR), Fire Prevention and Public Education, and Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention. It also leads core administrative functions such as performance reporting, business planning, and organizational support systems. The role promotes the Town’s mental readiness and health program and serves as an Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Fire and Emergency Services Leadership Team, contributing to strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation and service excellence.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum of seven (7) years progressive responsibility in a municipal fire services organization, preferably in a unionized environment.
Sound knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision and administration as it applies to the fire service.
Working knowledge of the existing legislative framework related to municipal operations; administers and enforces acts such as the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Ontario Fire Code, Fire Prevention Regulations, the Ontario Building Code, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
Strong interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills, with the ability to deal effectively with staff, management, elected Officials and the public.
Well-developed coaching, supervisory and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check.
Proof of qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or certificate in project management.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of evidence-based risk reduction strategies, and ensure public education programs are targeted, measurable and aligned with community needs.
Provide leadership and direction to the Chief Fire Prevention Officer (CFPO) and Fire Prevention team.
Act as a key advisor to communicate with all Town departments to ensure messaging is appropriate and relevant.
Represent fire in a participatory manner on committees to ensure the contribution from fire is positive and relevant to Council’s strategic priorities.
Lead the effective management of the Division by setting and evaluating individual performance targets, promoting diversity and a healthy workplace, demonstrating leadership competencies, respecting Caledon’s human resources practices, promoting teamwork and individual development and maintaining internal communication across the organization.
Promote strong, open, positive labour management and stakeholder relationships, respond to labour relations issues and be a part of the Fire Administration Team to manage the day-to-day functions and administration of the fire department.
Oversee and serve as a subject matter expert in the design, development and implementation of suitable public education programs using various media outlets to enhance fire hazard awareness in the community with the goal to reduce all fire incidents and possible injuries from fire of our residents and visitors to zero.
Provide administrative management and oversight of volunteer firefighters through leadership, evaluation, monitoring, communications, and planning so that staff function safely and effectively including maintaining effective labour relations to promote and maintain excellent relations with the association stakeholder.
Enforce operational guidelines, OH&S standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for a safe and efficient service delivery.
Participate in corporate and community events including speaking engagements on behalf of the fire department and Fire Chief.
Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned by the Fire Chief.