Director of Emergency Service (Fire Chief)

The Director of Fire and Emergency Service/Fire Chief is the highest-level position in the corporation for providing essential fire and emergency service to the City of Barrie and is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of a $31 million fire and emergency service with 5 stations (a 6th station is being constructed) and over 180 diverse union and non-union staff.  The Director is responsible for continually driving innovative thinking and best practices in a comprehensive program of administration, operations, fire prevention and fire and life safety, training, communications and community emergency management.

The City of Barrie is seeking a forward thinking, progressive individual to lead the City’s Fire and Emergency Services. You are someone who works well with other stakeholders and providers of Emergency Response to ensure cost effective and coordinated service delivery.

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.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Two (2) year College Diploma in fire service administration or a closely related field.
• Eligibility for and willingness to obtain EM300 (Community Emergency Management Coordinator) certificate through the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM).

Experience

• Seven (7) years of experience performing duties related to the above-mentioned major responsibilities.
• Proven management experience which includes the leadership of others in a unionized environment.
• Experience developing, managing capital and operational budgets.

Location: Barrie Fire and Emergency Services, Station #1, 155 Dunlop Street West Barrie

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week with overtime regularly

Wage: This is a non-union position with a 2024 salary of $211,994.00 per year ($116.48 per hour).

Benefits: 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 pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.

For full details and to apply, visit: https://barrie.hiringplatform.ca/processes/178962-director-of-fire-and-emergency-service-fire-chief?locale=en