Inspire and Lead the Prince George Fire & Rescue Services Team!

About our community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports. Prince George's central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George - spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you! Discover all these opportunities and more!

About our organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About the opportunity:

In conjunction with the Fire Chief and the Deputy Fire Chief - Operations, the incumbent is an integral part of the Prince George Fire Services management team. The Deputy Fire Chief, Administration, provides expertise on a broad range of administrative and operational matters and is accountable for fire prevention and fire inspection services for the City. The Deputy Fire Chief supports the Fire Chief in the leadership of strategic planning, annual reporting, quality assurance processes, business technologies, and data mining and analytics. The incumbent plays a key leadership role in the development and management of the department's annual budget.

About your background:

The successful candidate will hold a high school diploma along with a minimum of two years of post-secondary education including courses in fire service leadership, business administration or a related discipline. Completion of Fire Officer II is critical, as is considerable knowledge of the Fire Services and its culture. A minimum of ten years' progressively responsible experience in a fire department is required, along with five years of supervisory experience.

Why You Will Love Leading our Fire & Rescue Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Lead the department by providing strategic direction and fostering a positive, engaging workplace.
• We offer a competitive salary range of $180,509 to $185,734 along with a comprehensive benefits and pension package.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by July 25, 2025 to: http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

Want to know more about this exciting career?

Please refer to the job description on our website for more details!

Want to know more about living and working in Prince George?

Please visit: Move Up Prince George / City of Prince George

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.