Fire Suppression Captain and Acting Platoon Chief

About the City of Welland. At the City of Welland, we're continuously rewriting our story. Not because we don't know where we're going, but because we are constantly reaching for new heights, engaging in new approaches, and pursuing what many believe to be unattainable or too ambitious. At the City of Welland, we're not satisfied with the status quo. And we're certainly not satisfied with doing things simply because that's how they were done in the past.

We expect our population to increase to over 80,000 in the next 20 years, and serving a diverse, growing community requires strategic thinkers, norm breakers, and passionate civil servants. In Niagara, Welland's growth leads every other municipality, and the City is becoming the region's heartbeat. So, we invite you to author your chapter and contribute to the overall body of work the City of Welland is creating. At the City of Welland, your ideas are nurtured, your input is invited, a healthy work-life balance is available, and most importantly, your voice will make a difference. So, if that sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you.

About the position. Working on a 24-hour shift, the Captain and Acting Platoon Chief is responsible for the oversight of one of the city’s fire stations, including the crew and equipment. Able to respond in a team environment to all emergencies and complete the appropriate administrative and supervisory duties as outlined in the Job Description/s and the applicable Policies. The successful candidate will also assume the full duties and responsibilities of the Platoon Chief during their absence and as otherwise assigned.

The Welland Fire and Emergency Services are looking for candidates who bring operational and incident command experience, in addition to their academic qualifications. We’re looking for a leader who can support people through change, has exceptional communication skills, resolves conflict, and can lead a progressive fire service using modern leadership practices. Someone who embraces diversity of thought, and inclusion while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years working full-time in a Fire Department
• Three years at the company officer level
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer level 2 or equivalent
• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor level 2 or equivalent
• IMS 200 or the ability to complete within the first 12 months of employment
• Ability to complete a medical assessment and physical aptitude assessment
• Ontario Driver’s license to drive vehicles in the D class with air brakes (e.g. DZ class)

Candidate interviews are scheduled for May 29th. The Career Captain’s Guideline and the Platoon Chief’s Guideline is available and candidates are asked to utilize these documents, in addition to their own experiences and qualifications to prepare for the interview.

Internal and External Candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

We’re ready when you are.

Closing Date: May 24, 2024
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Number of Positions: 1 Full-time Permanent
Union Membership: Welland Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 481
Salary: $125,664 (Captain), $137,580 (Platoon Chief) (2023 rate)