Deputy Fire Chief

Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer. 

The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents.

Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest growing municipality in Canada!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief provides leadership to support the effective and efficient delivery of Fire Services for the Town. The Deputy Fire Chief supports departmental planning, operations, and administration, ensuring services are delivered in compliance with legislation, Council-approved policies, and strategic priorities. Acting as the Fire Chief’s designate, the Deputy Fire Chief provides operational and strategic leadership in a unionized environment, with responsibility for training, paid per call firefighter recruitment and retention, operational readiness, health and safety, and emergency response. The position exercises Incident Command during emergency operations, supports capital and operating budget oversight, ensures compliance with applicable legislation, and assumes full authority of the Chief Fire Official in the absence of the Fire Chief.

What you will need:

• Successful completion of formal education in a professional fire services field, including Ontario Fire College, with all components of the Company Officer Program completed. NFPA 1021 (Fire Officer Professional Qualifications) or equivalent.
• Training Officer Program certification in accordance with NFPA 1041 or equivalent.
• NFPA 1072, NFPA 1001, 1031, 1033 1035, 1521 considered an asset.
• CEMC certification is considered an asset. 
• Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) certifications or equivalent, as applicable.
• Grade 12 diploma is required; a post‑secondary degree in Fire Services Administration, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in the fire service profession, including at least five (5) years in a senior officer or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in incident command, training program delivery, emergency operations, and leadership / oversite of both career and Paid Per Call firefighters.
• Experience supporting budget development, operational planning, and compliance with applicable provincial legislation and standards is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, judgment, and decision making skills to effectively direct operations in both emergency and non emergency situations 
• Advanced competency in incident command, operational readiness, and emergency response within a municipal fire service 
• Demonstrated experience in labour relations, including collective agreement interpretation grievance management and fostering positive union-management relationships. 
• Strong working knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Section 21 Guidelines 
• Ability to support strategic and operational planning, service delivery improvements, and Fire Master Plan implementation 
• Experience managing resources responsibly, including personnel, training programs, apparatus, facilities, and equipment 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, provide briefings, and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, RMS software and other workplace technology. 
• Commitment to professionalism, accountability, firefighter safety, and high quality customer service to the public and the organization

What we offer:

This is a full-time permanent opportunity with the Town. The salary range for this role is $115,749.00 - $135,404.13 (2026 Rate – under review). 

The Town also offers the following to our full-time permanent employees:

• Wellness Programs
• Health & Dental Benefits * full-time & 12 month + contracts only
• OMERS 
• Work / Life Flexibility 
• Professional Development & Education Opportunities 

The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on May 29th, 2026. 

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.