Assistant Chief

Assistant Chief

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for a permanent position of Assistant Chief with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE). The role requires leadership and direction to both the career and volunteer sector and members of HRFE.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supports HRFE's annual business plan and manages operating and capital budgets for assigned portfolios.
2. Member of HRFE's Fire Strategic Team, ensuring goals and objectives are supported and resources are aligned.
3. Provides support for recruiting initiatives and participates in hiring and promotional routines as required.
4. Establishes priorities and aligns resources for effective service delivery in accordance with HRFE strategic priorities, policies, and guidelines.
5. Promotes strong labour management and stakeholder relationships, responding to labour management issues prior to grievance initiation.
6. Represents HRFE in grievance proceedings, including alternative dispute resolution processes.
7. Monitors and evaluates the performance of District Chiefs, Division Chiefs, Managers, and other assigned staff; sets performance standards and conducts appraisals.
8. Enforces operational guidelines, occupational health and safety standards, regulations, policies, systems, and procedures for safe fire service operations.
9. Develops and maintains working relationships with regulatory authorities and the private sector to further HRFE goals.
10. May respond as Incident Commander at emergency scenes, overseeing command, control, and coordination.
11. Works with Human Resources to respond to personnel matters and administers performance management processes.
12. Participates in an on-call duty rotation and responds to large-scale emergency incidents outside HRM.
13. Represents the Deputy Chief or Fire Chief at community events and committees as required.
14. Manages career/volunteer firefighters, administration, and support members as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Diploma in Fire Science or Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related discipline.
2. Post-secondary education in Project Management, Adult Education, or Human Resources considered an asset.
3. Minimum 10 years' experience in the fire/emergency service, with knowledge of various facets of fire/emergency operations.
4. Minimum 3 years' experience at the District Chief or Division Chief level or equivalent positions.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Applicants will be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Competencies:

Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Managing Change, Networking/Relationship Building, Organizational Awareness, Risk Management, Teamwork & Cooperation, Values & Ethics, Valuing Diversity, Visioning & Strategic Thinking.

Work Status:

Permanent - Full Time.

Hours of Work:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm with flexibility for on-call duties.

Salary:

Non-Union, FM3 $151,130 - $159,780.

Work Location:

40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS.

Closing Date:

Applications will be received up to August 18, 2024, at 11:59pm.