Job Details

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief provides direction to Fire Service resources in support of the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket. In collaboration with the Senior Management Team, efforts may be directed toward various aspects of the Fire Service including but not limited to: planning, organizing, coordinating and directing of fire suppression, public education, staff training, fire prevention, fire related emergency services operations and programs for Central York Fire Services.   
 

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in Public or Business Administration and formal Fire Protection training or a combination of extensive fire services training and progressive fire services experience.   

2. Progressively responsible experience at a senior supervisory level.

3. Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) training through the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM).

4. Sound knowledge of emergency management principles and theory, including hazard identification and risk assessment, emergency management systems, site management, emergency operations centres, emergency communications and plan development methodologies. 

5. Extensive demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings, practices and principles of fire investigation, fire protection and fire prevention, and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Employment Standards Act.

6. Strategic thinking skills with an understanding of the broader financial requirements associated with running a municipal Fire Service and solid project management skills. 

7. Proven experience with budget preparation, report writing, program development, attendance management programs, and knowledge of change management and team building techniques.

8. Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, presentation, customer service and verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels and with political representatives and/or the media. 

9. Proficiency in Records Management Systems (i.e. Firehouse), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other software applications.

10. Ability to respond to evening and/or weekend emergency fire situations or other municipal emergencies within a reasonable timeline as well as attend evening and/or weekend meetings and special events as assigned.  

11. Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License in good standing. DZ License an asset.

12. Due to the responsibility of this position, a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town of Newmarket is required.