Director of Fire and Emergency Management Services/Fire Chief
Job Description
Due to an upcoming retirement, the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock is seeking a Fire Chief who will, as part of the Senior Management Team, be responsible for the effective and efficient administration and operation of the Fire Department and the Township Emergency Management program. This position will perform the statutory duties of the Fire Chief as defined by the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and other acts of legislation.
The successful individual will demonstrate excellent knowledge of modern firefighting, rescue, and fire prevention practices; NFPA, CSA, ULC, and related standards. The proven ability to effectively lead, supervise, and support volunteer firefighters is a must.
This is a part time (28 hours per week) position with a salary range of $ 84,025 - $98,847
Interested applicants can learn more about this opportunity by viewing a detailed job description on the Township website. www.ezt.ca/employment
Contact Details
Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application, consisting of a resume and cover letter, as a single PDF file. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Wednesday September 9th, 2026 and must be sent to hr@ezt.ca
Jennifer Albrecht
Human Resources/Health & Safety Officer
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock
Phone: 519-462-2697 Ext 7822
Email: hr@ezt.ca
We thank all applicants for applying and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 1989, as amended, and will be used for employment assessment purposes only. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in the screening, assessment or selection of candidates. We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process, upon request