The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a

Deputy Fire Chief!

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is the sunniest City in Eastern Canada and a four-season outdoor playground. The urban centre enjoys green spaces, parks, and wilderness and is also considered a cultural capital with a thriving visual and performing arts scene.  As the most populous municipality in North-western Ontario, Thunder Bay is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical "hub", and is home to a variety of educational institutions.  Thunder Bay continues to pursue growth and development opportunities on behalf of its diverse community.  Always striving to live up to its motto, Superior by Nature, the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (City) currently seeks a...

Deputy Fire Chief!

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

The Opportunity

As the Deputy Fire Chief, you will participate in planning, coordinating and directing the operation of the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR). Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is highly trained to handle a range of emergencies and hazardous situations.

This role reports to the Chief of Fire with the following accountabilities:

• Supervises preventative maintenance and the provision of materials and services required for the operation of buildings, apparatus, equipment, and property of the TBFR.
• Manages TBFR operations and personnel; evaluates employees and emergency operations.
• Participates in developing, administering, and maintaining TBFR policies and procedures, consistent with Corporate and Divisional objectives; plans and implements short- and long-term objectives; participates with the Chief in planning and implementing short- and long-range goals and objectives for the development of effective fire protection services.
• Participates with the Chief in the development of annual operating budget for TBFR; participates in the preparation of the capital budget; participates in budget administration and control and in the procurement process.
• Prepares information, reports, letters, and memoranda; attends Council/Committee meetings, public hearings, community, and other public meetings as required; makes presentations and provides recommendations on matters pertaining to TBFR.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree or diploma in fire service administration, public administration, business administration, or other related discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressive senior-level experience in fire services.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) qualifications.
• Successful completion of NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualification Level III and must obtain Level IV within one year of employment.
• Successful completion of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Level I.
• Successful completion of NFPA 1035 Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator/Public Information Officer Level I.

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Why Thunder Bay Fire Rescue?

Comprised of 202 staff over five divisions, who are highly skilled and trained, our service provides unwavering dedication and compassion capable of handling a range of emergencies and hazardous situations. We are a community minded professional service, committed to saving life, property, and the environment by providing fire protection, rescue, public education, and medical assistance to our community.

Fire suppression, auto extrication, hazardous material spills, industrial accidents, medical response/defibrillation, high/low angle rescue, ice/water rescue and confined space rescue are provided from eight stations. We also deliver emergency planning for the community.

The Future of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue & Our Transformational Journey

It is an exciting time at Thunder Bay Fire Rescue. In ensuring our organization adequately meets the needs of the community, a 10-year community-driven master plan has been created. Plans are underway to implement a number of transformational recommendations endeavouring to guide operational improvements, aimed at ensuring the safety of the community and our firefighters.

This is the time to join our team. If you seek to be a part of this transformational journey, then we would like to hear from you!

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:

• Experience your importance 
• Unleash your potential
• Know your work matters
• Embrace diversity
• Make a difference
• Join a dedicated team
• Build community

Learn more about the top reasons to work at the CTB:  CTB Careers

Great Tangible Benefits

As an employee with the Corporation, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

• competitive salary
• matching pension plan
• paid vacation and holidays
• health benefits coverage – 100% employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
• life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
• employee family assistance program (EFAP)
• employee wellness program
• corporate training & leadership development
• tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
• career progression opportunities
• free parking

Beautiful Thunder Bay

Learn why Thunder Bay is such great place to live and work:  https://gotothunderbay.ca/why-thunder-bay/

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:  It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.  Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.  Do not include: 

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant.  If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant.  Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!

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