DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City', is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.
Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada's oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca
Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individuals to join our Fire and Emergency Services Department as a Deputy Fire Chief.Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Positions: One (1)
Department: Fire and Emergency Services Department
File Number: SV25-61
Location: Station 1 (60 Bettes St. Belleville, ON)
Hours: 35 hours per week + rotating on-call requirements
Employee Group: Non-Union
Salary: Grade 5 ($130,855.67 - $155,780.73)
Closing Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This position is responsible for the overall management of community risk programs and strategic projects. The Deputy Fire Chief(s) are directly responsible for building maintenance, daily administration of the Fire Department and personnel. Areas of oversite shared between the Deputy Fire Chiefs include; emergency response, training, fleet, fire prevention division, communications, emergency management, and strategic projects. The position assists with development and administration of Capital and Operating budgets and acts as Alternate Assistant Community Emergency Management Measures Coordinator (CEMC). The position performs the duties of Fire Chief/ Director, Fire and Emergency Services as may be required from time to time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Fire Chief in development and implementation of fire department plans by setting goals, objectives and strategies, performance benchmarking, data management, consulting with stakeholders, developing action plans, reviewing and revising plans and monitoring and communicating status of fire department plan implementation so that department goals, objectives, strategies and timeframes for completion are established and progress towards completion can be assessed.
• Assist the Fire Chief in Development of Capital and Operating Budgets by identifying and recommending priorities for operating requirements, determining cost and preparing justifications so that the proposed budgets are in accordance with Council direction and meet community needs.
• Assist the Fire Chief in administering Capital and Operating Budgets by reviewing previous year's budgets, initiating payment and supervising capital initiatives, monitoring expenditures and investigating variations so that the divisional operating and capital budgets are implemented in accordance with council's budget allocation.
• Maintain and administer the requirements for fleet maintenance by scheduling repairs, ordering parts and administering a preventive maintenance schedule.
• Maintain labour management relations by ensuring compliance with Collective Agreements through consistent interpretations, supporting the negotiation process, and providing advice and assistance to the municipal negotiator so the best interest of the municipality and the employees are taken into account and good labour management relations are promoted and effective.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation by ensuring employee safety awareness, training in safety matters and taking measures to ensure compliance so that employee safety is promoted, situations that contravene the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation are identified and corrective actions are taken to resolve health and safety concerns.
• Ensure Compliance with Legislated Codes and Municipal By-Laws by promoting and facilitating the application of codes, standards, regulations and by-laws, implementing policies and standard operating guidelines, providing training on legislation and regulations, ensuring the utilization of the Fire Fighters to conduct fire inspections and promoting the achievement of fire prevention goals and objectives so that fire department staff are aware of requirements and correctly enforce codes, standards, regulations and by-laws.
• Promote, facilitate and deliver Public and Media Relations by providing assistance, making presentations, participating in special activities, and projecting a professional image in order to enhance the public's perception of the Fire Department; keeping in mind the primary goal of educating the public in fire safety.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development so that the Deputy Fire Chief – Community Risk and Strategic Projects remains current with new legislation and regulations, personal development is valued and undertaken, department fire safety standards are met and professional competence is maintained.
• Act as the Alternate Assistant Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) for the Emergency Preparedness of the City by identifying and recommending priorities to the CEMC for the emergency preparedness for the City.
• On a rotating basis, act as on-call duty chief for after hours emergencies and provide strategic advice to incident commanders and/or assume command at large scale incidents where necessary.
• Be cross trained in the duties of the Deputy Fire Chief of Emergency Response to ensure business continuity.

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS:

• Community College Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline, accompanied by post-graduate studies in Business and/or Public Administration and Management studies is preferred.
• Graduate of Ontario Fire College (or equivalent).
• Class DZ Driver's License in good standing and reliable vehicle with appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Reside within a 45-minute commuting distance of Belleville, ON, or willingness to relocate, by the end of the probationary period.
• Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events; and to respond to major emergencies as required.
• Must be available for on-call Duty Chief alternating schedules with the other Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Chief.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and legislation.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Graduate of Officer programs from Ontario Fire College (NFPA 1021, Fire Officer 3 considered an asset).
• Fire Prevention Training would be an asset.
• Fire Investigation Training would be an asset.
• Formal incident command training would be considered an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in the Fire Service with at least three (3) years at the Senior Officer Level.
• Experience overseeing fire prevention programs.
• Experience leading large capital projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, decision-making and public relations skills are required with being capable of issuing clearly understandable written and oral instructions.
• Experience in the administration and interpretation of Collective Agreements is considered an asset.
• Ability to command scenes and make sound decisions in stressful situations
• Considerable experience overseeing large scale emergency scenes

Please note: an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive market salary

• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits

• OMERS Pension Plan
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

HOW TO APPLY:www.belleville.ca/careers
We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver's abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.
The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
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