Fire Chief

The Municipality of Huron East is a progressive and growing municipality of approximately 10,000 residents. Located in beautiful Huron County, Huron East is a blend of vibrant urban areas, rural communities, and productive farmland.  Located 30 minutes west of Stratford and one hour north of London, Huron East provides an impressive level of services and opportunities for our residents.

The Fire Chief is responsible for the overall operation of the Fire Department of the Municipality of Huron East. As defined in municipal fire agreements this includes fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials incidents, auto extrication incidents, rescue, all life and property saving functions with which the Department may be involved. The candidate will be responsible for purchasing, ensuring personnel receive appropriate training and all health and safety regulations are in compliance, maintenance and budgeting. The Fire Chief is the Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) for Huron East.

Candidates must be a graduate of the Ontario Fire College, Company Officer Diploma or equivalent and have NFPA 1021 – Fire Officer I or able to obtain it by July 1, 2026. Certified Community Emergency Management Coordinator designation preferred. Candidates must have ten (10) years of experience as a firefighter, and five (5) years of experience as an officer.

This full time position offers an attractive benefit package and three weeks’ vacation to start. The annual salary range for this position is $118,000 to $132,800.

Further information, including a complete job description, is available on the Huron East website (www.huroneast.com).

Applicants are asked to submit a detailed resume in confidence to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m. on Friday July 19, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for us, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Municipality of Huron East is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.