The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.

We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Assistant Chief, Fire Inspector. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability, and are ready to join one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!

Reporting directly to the Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Inspections, this position provides support with the strategic direction, leadership, and management of North Cowichan's Fire Services. The Assistant Chief, Inspector is a key operational role within the Fire Department, responsible for conducting fire inspections, investigations, building inspections and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. This position actively performs fire prevention duties, assesses risks, works directly with emergency response teams to enhance public safety and assists in fire safety education. Performs other tasks as required.

Hours of work may vary to accommodate operational requirements such as meetings, training schedules, and paid on-call firefighter availability.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities:

1. Relevant post-secondary education augmented by completion of Basic Firefighting certifications, NFPA 1021 Fire Inspector 1, BC Fire Code Course, Fire Cause Origin 2, ICS 200, Fire and Life Safety Educator 1
2. Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a Fire Officer in a leadership role.
3. EMA First Responder license (current).
4. Experience working in a public sector, local government environment.
5. Knowledge of Incident Command System principles and practices.
6. Knowledge of the current firefighting and fire protection practices.
7. Knowledge of the operation of firefighting equipment and apparatus.
8. Knowledge of applicable acts or regulations affecting fire fighter safety.
9. Knowledge of Department policies, guidelines, rules and regulations.
10. Ability to organize, plan, and coordinate divisional operations.
11. Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence with air brake endorsement; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.
12. Ability to build effective relationships with all stakeholders and the public.
13. Effective communication skills and a leader of innovation and change.
14. The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.
15. Demonstrable skills in presentation and report writing.
16. The ability to communicate complex information to a diverse group of people in an easy-to-understand manner.

The ideal candidate for this position will maintain a successful police information check, including a vulnerable sector check. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package is offered. This position is excluded from union membership.

Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications and abilities.