Fire Chief

Position:          Fire Chief
Job Posting:    091-106-2025
Department:    Fire                                                   
Division:          Fire Services                                                     
Status:             Full Time                                                           
Wage Range:   $160,731 – $191,365
Job Class:       11
Shifts:              35 hours/week
Posted:            October 28, 2025
Closes:            November 12, 2025, 4:30pm

Lead with Vision. Serve with Purpose. Protect with Excellence.

The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a dynamic and progressive Fire Chief to lead our Fire Services Department with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to community well-being.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer – Community Development & Enterprise Services, you are a key member of the Senior Management Team. The Fire Chief is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality fire protection, prevention, and emergency response services.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Leadership & Administration: Direct the overall operation and administration of Fire Services in alignment with municipal goals and community needs.
• Incident Command: Provide effective command and control at emergency scenes, ensuring the highest standards of safety and coordination.
• Budget & Resource Management: Develop, manage, and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Compliance & Legislation: Interpret and apply relevant legislation, codes, standards, and municipal by-laws.
• Policy Development: Establish and maintain operational policies and procedures in alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Health & Safety: Promote and oversee a culture of safety for staff and the public.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with Council, staff, agencies, and the public to promote fire prevention and public education initiatives.
• Labour Relations: Provide effective leadership in a unionized environment, managing employee relations and participating in collective bargaining.
• Staff Supervision: Mentor and supervise department personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, training, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (e.g. Public Administration, Business Administration, Emergency Management).
• Completion of the Ontario Fire College Company Officer Diploma Program, or equivalent.
• Additional fire service leadership training (e.g. Executive Leadership, Emergency Planning, Strategic Operations).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Fire Services at the Officer/Senior Officer level.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior management role.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Fire Service-specific software systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Fire Protection and Prevention Act (1997)
  • Incident Command System (ICS)
  • Ambulance Act
  • Applicable provincial legislation and municipal regulations
  • Collective bargaining processes and labour relations in a unionized environment