Assistant Deputy Chief

Central York Fire Services

Assistant Deputy Chief (35 hours per week)

Central York Fire Services is a full-time consolidated fire service providing excellent public education, fire prevention, and emergency fire services to the residents of Aurora and Newmarket. These two vibrant communities are protected by a fire service that is able to respond effectively and competently to a wide range of emergencies and hazards, through our Mission: To serve with professionalism, honour and integrity.

Central York Fire Services serves a combined population of approximately 150,000 and covers an area of 90 square kilometres. The department responds to approximately 5000 emergency calls each year; operating out of five fire stations, three in Aurora and two in Newmarket.  With a full-time department of 154 staff, Central York Fire Services is proud to offer a high level of leadership, opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to two of the most dynamic and livable communities in Canada.

Central York Fire Services (www.cyfs.ca). Are you ready to be part of our dynamic leadership team?

Under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief, this position is responsible for providing leadership to the CYFS Training Division and for the development, implementation, management and maintenance of the Town’s comprehensive emergency management program.

This is a managerial position.  The successful candidate will be required to accept a designation pursuant to the FPPA.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, supplemented by relevant training or experience in areas such as fire protection and prevention, emergency management or adult education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience suitable to the employer. 
• Completion of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) designation through Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) within one year of employment.
• Demonstrated technical and leadership skills including the ability to direct evaluate and effectively manage staff.  Extensive training and experience in a wide variety of emergency operations including incident management and command functions.
• Progressive fire suppression experience to a leadership level with a passion for employee development and program planning. 
• Demonstrated experience in the design, development and implementation of organization-wide training programs; thorough understanding of adult education principles and management practices; knowledge in program design, course delivery and post-evaluation.
• Previous experience in supporting collective bargaining and the administration of collective agreements.
• Solid project management skills with highly proficient with computer software skills (i.e. MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Records Management Systems – Firehouse).
• A passion for life-long learning and a commitment to best practices aligned with the corporate mission and exercised through demonstration of the core values.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written with the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff, external organizations, the general public, other government agencies and elected officials.
• Ability to develop partnerships and alliances, as well as manage a diversity of opinions in a positive manner.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and unscheduled overtime as may be required.
• Class G driver’s license in good standing.
• Due to the responsibility of this position, a Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check satisfactory to the Town of Newmarket is required.

Salary: $163,855 - $182,055