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Job Posting #: #2025 - 25
Job Title: Deputy Fire Chief
Department: Fire Services
Reports To: Fire Chief
Directly Supervises: Protective Services Coordinator
Indirectly Supervises: Volunteer Firefighters
Hours per Week: 35
Salary: $74,330.26 - $90,350.99
Application Due Date: July 24, 2025

Position Summary

This position provides fire safety and fire prevention education to the public; enforces the Fire Code (Ontario) and other relevant legislation and standards; conducts inspections and performs minor maintenance of facilities and equipment. Acts as the Chief Fire Official for specific duties and the Incident Safety Officer and Firefighter back up as required.

Req ID: 26757
Vacancy Type: Permanent 
Number of Positions: Up to 2 
Closing Date: 07/15/2025

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Operations, the Platoon Chief will supervise and administer an assigned Platoon to ensure efficient and effective operations as well as execution of daily activities, and programs.

The ideal candidate will possess post-secondary education in Business, Public or Fire Administration, along with exceptional communication skills, leadership qualities, and proven ability in conflict resolution and critical and strategic thinking.

Reporting directly to the Fire Chief, the Fire Prevention Officer is responsible for all fire prevention activities including building inspections, occupancy reviews, and preventative community education. In addition the Fire Prevention Officer assists with Emergency Management and responds to events as a fire suppression Captain.  Pay Band is $79,438 - $92,929.

Position Responsibilities: