Fire Chief and Chief Building Officer

Job Title: Fire Chief and Chief Building Officer

The Municipality of Red Lake is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Fire Chief and Chief Building Officer.

This is a dual role that requires strong leadership skills, expertise in firefighting and building codes, and excellent communication abilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering, planning, directing, and leading all aspects of the fire department, including administration, fire education, fire prevention, fire suppression, leadership of employees, and rescue activities.

In addition to their firefighting experience, the candidate must have a post-secondary diploma in a fire service-related discipline and be a graduate of the Ontario Fire College Company Officer Program or equivalent. They must also possess superior knowledge of current firefighting and fire prevention methods, including fire scene investigations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of progressive firefighting experience, with 3-5 years of leadership experience and NFPA 1001 certification. They should also have IMS100, IMS200, EM200, and EM300 certifications or be willing to obtain them within 1 year.

The salary for this position is starting from $95,000.00 per year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall operations of the fire department, including Suppression, Training, Fire Prevention, Maintenance, and Administration.
• Create a culture of collaboration, communication, and customer service in leading, training, and developing staff within the department.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and assess plans and policies related to service delivery.
• Participate in local and regional emergency planning processes and the Fire Chiefs' Association at the provincial and regional level.
• Lead emergency management programs as Community Emergency Management Coordinator.

Requirements:

• Valid class driver's license.
• Post-secondary diploma in a fire service-related discipline.
• Graduate of the Ontario Fire College Company Officer Program or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of progressive firefighting experience.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience.
• NFPA 1001 certification.
• IMS100, IMS200, EM200, and EM300 certifications or willingness to obtain them within 1 year.