Fire Chief - CA Posting

BWXT • Chalk River, ON

2d • CA$132,000 - CA$198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

BWXT Technical Services Canada (TSC) manages and conducts high-consequence operations within government-owned facilities, where uncompromising discipline is essential. We support Canada’s nuclear, energy, and environmental missions through a comprehensive range of management, operational, and technical services. This position is assigned to the BWXT-led Nuclear Laboratories Partners of Canada (NLPC) contract reporting to the Director, Corporate Fire & Emergency Management and is accountable to the Vice President, Health Safety Security & Environment through their line management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire administration, business administration, public administration, or a related curriculum.
• Ten (10) years of experience in fire service positions, five (5) of which must have been in which include administrative or supervisory responsibilities.
• Fire service experience must include work in positions which would provide background in fire prevention and investigation, fire training, and related areas of fire department operations and management.
• Leadership experience within a fire department or an emergency response organization.
• Thorough knowledge of modern techniques and methods as applied to the administration of firefighting and prevention activities, Training, License Conditions, Codes, Standards and Regulations gained through 15 years’ experience in the profession, including a minimum of 5 years as a Deputy Chief Officer.
• Incident Command training and experience.
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level IV
• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level II
• NFPA 1403 Live Fire Training Evolutions
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector II
• NFPA 1035 Level II
• NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator
• Maturity and interpersonal skills, abilities to comprehend or be cognizant with a broad range of technological and/or business issues.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) sensitive information to senior management in the organization and to external agencies and organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Union Representatives to resolve management/Union conflicts.
• Able to develop confidence through personal and telephone contacts with colleagues in the fire field and various agencies (e.g., MNR, Mutual Aids, etc.).
• Ability to organize information, plan and assess issues, and take action within broad organization objectives dealing with a variety of diverse technical, complex organizational, and economic challenges.
• Ability to plan, organize and co-ordinate activities of self and others to achieve individual/branch targets.
• Highly developed analytical, organizational, negotiation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Emergency Response Training, First Aid, Fire Suppression, Confined Space, High Angle Rescue, HazMat, Forest Fires.
• Knowledge of relevant CNSC Regulations, CSA Standards, CNL Policies and Procedures.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian security clearance.
• Must reside near or be willing to relocate to the Chalk River, Ontario area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fire Department, including personnel and equipment readiness, adequate training levels, fire prevention activities and coordination with customer groups.
• Provides leadership to motivate all fire department personnel to perform to a high standard.
• Ensures training is compliant, challenging, focused, and outcome driven.
• Ensures code compliance with the CNL license and provincial and national codes in conjunction with the Director.
• Provides support and guidance to Fire Prevention and Training to ensure codes and standards are implemented effectively.
• Provides leadership, direction, and decision-making in managing emergency situations.
• Develops strategies and tactics to successfully react to and conclude all emergencies and minimize the loss of lives and company assets.
• Responsible for the application of the collective agreement and is the key person on the management team during negotiations.
• Management of Fire Operations, Training and Prevention.
• Provides direct management to the Deputy Chiefs of Fire Operations, Fire Training and Fire Prevention.
• Supports the development, management, and review of annual operational budgets and capital budgets.
• Develops and maintains fire department succession plans and asset management plans.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellness, and work-life balance
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates
• Annual cash incentive
• Full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager