Fire Chief/Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)

Amherstburg's rich history, beautiful landscape, state of the art recreation complex and exciting festivals and events provide an engaging, healthy lifestyle to its residents. With a growing population of approximately 24,000, the Town has conveniences including schools and healthcare access found only in much larger communities without compromising its small-town charm. The Town is a premiere waterfront community that boasts panoramic views of the Detroit River from the Fort Malden National Historic Site and the award-winning King’s Navy Yard Park, with the bustling Windsor/Detroit border crossing a twenty-minute drive away. Heritage homes, national historic sites, businesses and parks are some of the winning components.

The Town of Amherstburg Fire Department is a progressive, highly trained composite department of 60 volunteer firefighters and 6 full-time personnel operating out of three fire stations to provide fire suppression, rescue, fire inspection/code enforcement, public education, and emergency management planning services.  This is an exciting time to join the Amherstburg Fire Department as we work towards the completion of the Fire Department’s new home in the heart of our thriving Town!

Job Summary

The Fire Chief has full charge and responsibility for the conduct and general operations of the Fire department including, firefighting, fire prevention, hazardous material incidents, auto extrication incidents, rescue, all life and property saving functions in which the department may be involved as well as purchasing, maintenance and budgeting.  The Fire Chief is responsible for continuous development and improvement of all department services and exercises a high degree of independent action, judgment and initiative on administrative, operational and technical matters, issue resolution and decision making.  As part of the role, the Fire Chief, acting in the capacity of the Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, reporting to and advising the Mayor and members of Council on all aspects of the Municipality’s Emergency Response Plan and Programs. 

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• Graduate of Ontario Fire College or equivalent, required;
• University degree in a related field;
• Provincial Certification as a NFPA Fire Officer III minimum requirement and;
• CEMC certification is required within one year of appointment.

Experience:

• 20-years’ experience in fire service, required;
• Minimum 7-years’ experience in a Chief Officer role, required;
• Experience conducting fire inspections with associated reporting and deficiency follow-up;
• Experience preparing reports and correspondence & policy direction;
• Experience with Procurement procedures and Budget Development;
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship between and with permanent and volunteer firefighters; and
• Must be able to motivate and maintain active volunteer fire fighting force.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Building Code, National Fire Prevention Association, existing standards, related and existing municipal by-laws, legislation and standards;
• Thorough knowledge of the characteristics of fire, fire spread, building material and construction practices with working knowledge of alarm systems, suppression devices, emergency lighting, internal communications equipment and blueprints; and
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Auxilium.

Terms

The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.  If contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodation.

Salary

The salary range for this full time, non-union position is $133,223 to $166,529