Deputy Fire Chief - Operations

The Township of Oro-Medonte is a rural jewel located in the County of Simcoe less than one hour north of Toronto, nestled between the cities of Barrie and Orillia, with direct access to Highways 11, 12 and 400. With a population of 23,000, Oro-Medonte offers the largest geographic area in the County of Simcoe, covering a land mass of 61,000 hectares, stretching from the westerly border with Barrie, the southerly border with Lake Simcoe, the easterly border with Orillia and Severn Township, and the northerly border shared with Tay and Severn Townships.

Oro-Medonte is home to the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport; one of the newest and best positioned regional airport facilities in Canada, that is fully serviced by the Canada Border Service Agency and maintains a Commercial Port-Of-Entry status. Several established commercial businesses are located in Oro-Medonte, with the industrial sector continuing to grow. Complementing the industrial sector are service, specialty, and tourism related businesses, including two popular alpine ski areas (Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone) and Hardwood Ski and Bike, a well-known nordic ski, mountain biking, and hiking area. Township Council and staff are committed to sustainable, well-planned development, resulting in Oro-Medonte being a vibrant community for local residents and visitors.

The Township’s Fire & Emergency Services (OMFES) Department is currently seeking an experienced professional, with the knowledge, skills and abilities to fill the full-time role of Deputy Fire Chief - Operations.

Reporting to the Director, Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief – Operations is responsible for the development and review of Operating Procedures/Guidelines, training, equipment maintenance, procurement, planning and shall oversee and direct the day-to-day management of Volunteer Firefighters and fire stations within OMFES.

The applicant must have a post-secondary degree or diploma in Public or Business Administration, Management Studies or Fire Protection and Technology, or equivalent combined with seven (7) to ten (10) years of related experience, of which, three (3) to five (5) years of experience must be as a senior officer in a progressive fire department.

The successful applicant shall have a thorough and demonstrated knowledge of by-laws and related legislation and regulations as they may apply to the Fire & Emergency Services Department, life cycle costing and fleet management, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, for delivery of fire services. In addition, they must be “competent” within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act; excellent communication, problem solving, interpersonal and leadership skills are also required. 

Current certification in First Aid/CPR Level 'C’ and AED, along with a valid class DZ licence with a satisfactory driving record is mandatory.  The successful candidate must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening acceptable to the Township.

Candidates must hold the following certifications:

a)         NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I and Level II

b)         Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

c)         NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level III

d)         NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I

e)         NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator

f)          Community Emergency Management Coordinator

g)         IMS 100 and 200

The successful applicant must have experience working within a Volunteer Fire Department.  In addition, the successful candidate must hold and maintain a primary residence within thirty (30) kilometers of the Township of Oro-Medonte boundaries.

This Management position offers a salary commensurate with experience and education (2024 Salary range $105,094 to $127,743), plus a competitive and attractive benefit package.

The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process.  Please advise the Township of Oro-Medonte Human Resources Department if you require any accommodation to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.  We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.  Personal information is collected pursuant to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of the candidate selection.  Questions about this collection should be directed to The Director, Human Resources.