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.
Opening Statement
The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.