Deputy Fire Chief, Operations and Professional Standards

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Deputy Fire Chief, Operations and Professional Standards

Jun 30, 2026

Barrie

Job Description

Posting Number: PN-26-18

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union

Application Deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning.

Reporting to the Director of Emergency Services (Fire Chief), the Deputy directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Operations Branch within Barrie Fire and Emergency Service including fire suppression, tiered medical, technical rescues, and related services and activities to ensure the safety of people, property conservation, protection of the environment and responders in the event of fire and other emergency events. The Deputy Chief coordinates assigned activities with other branches, departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Emergency Services (Fire Chief of Barrie Fire and Emergency Service).

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Two (2) year post-secondary college diploma or university degree in fire service administration or a closely related field

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

Position Equivalency Code: C

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible fire service experience with at least 6 years' experience at the officer rank
Proven management experience that includes the leadership of others in a unionized environment

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Proven ability to provide effective command over fire fighting personnel and a thorough understanding of the incident management system and chain of command principles obtained through training and experience
Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of fire services and the requirements of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act
Superior leadership, organizational, interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with elected and non-elected officials and staff at all levels
Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Conditions of Employment

Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Other Important Information

Location: Station #1, 155 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply

Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with a 2026 salary of $213,340.40 per year ($117.22 per hour)

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

Contact Details

To apply, visit: City of Barrie

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