Fire Chief & Chief Building Officer

The Municipality of Red Lake has an exciting opportunity for a Fire Chief and Chief Building Officer to join our team!

About The Municipality of Red Lake

The Municipality of Red Lake is a naturally beautiful and vibrant community with a population of 4,100 nestled in the Boreal Forest of Northwestern Ontario within Treaty 3 territory on the traditional lands of Lac Seul and Wabauskang First Nations. Created in 1998 with the amalgamation of the Township of Red Lake, the Township of Golden, and the Local Services Board of Madsen offers many opportunities for those who enjoy the outdoors and living a quality lifestyle.

The Municipality offers a supportive work environment coupled with a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including enrolment in the OMERS pension and 100% employer paid benefit premiums. The Municipality also provides subsidized gym memberships, ability to sign up for reduced cost cell phone plans, and professional development opportunities.

The Position

This is a dual role, reporting to the Municipal Council through the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The Fire Chief and CBO will administer, plan, direct and lead all aspects of the fire department including administration, fire education, fire prevention, fire suppression, leadership of employees and rescue activities of the department as authorized by the Regulating By-laws. This role will also enable The Municipality of Red Lake to carry out its mandate under the Building Code Act (BCA) by ensuring full compliance with the Act and by ensuring adherence to all other applicable laws including the comprehensive zoning by-law as they apply to building and structures.

Key Accountabilities

Fire Chief

• Lead overall operations of the fire department including Suppression, Training, Fire Prevention, Maintenance, and Administration including responding to Fire/Emergency Calls assuming command at large
• Create a culture of collaboration, communication and customer service in leading, training and developing staff within the department.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and assess plans and policies related to service delivery.
• Participate in the local and regional emergency planning process and the Fire Chiefs’ Association at the provincial and regional level.
• Leads emergency management program as Community Emergency Management Coordinator

Chief Building Officer

• Lead overall operations of the building department including effective operation, administration, and budgeting.
• Enforcement of all statutory requirements under the Ontario Building Code Act through the examination of plans and specifications, site inspections and issuance of permits.
• Leads, supervises and trains building and by-law enforcement staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL ABILITIES

• At least 10 years of progressive firefighting experience, 3-5 years of leadership experience and NFPA 1001 required
• A post-secondary diploma in a Fire Service-related discipline and a graduate of the Ontario Fire College Company Officer Program, and/or Fire Prevention Officer program, Trainer Facilitator or equivalent, NFPA 1021, 1031, 1033, 1035, and/or 1041 would be assets
• IMS100, IMS200, EM200, and EM300 or willingness to obtain within 1 year.
• Have superior knowledge of current firefighting and fire prevention methods, including fire scene investigations.
• Ability to effectively supervise volunteer firefighters
• Working knowledge of the Fire Code, Ontario Building Code all related applicable Federal and Provincial Legislation and Regulations.
• Ability to register with MMAH as CBO in Tier 2 or willingness to obtain Tier 1 within 2 years and Tier 2 within 4 years of start date.
• Knowledge of Municipal By-Laws and understanding of Official Plan and Zoning By-laws including but not limited to permit issuance, plan review and inspections.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and health and safety policies and practices.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, effective communication (including media and public speaking), resourcefulness, attention to detail, adaptability, problem solving, strategic thinking, decision-making, organization and multi-tasking, time management, and maintaining confidentiality required
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office)

Workplace Requirements and Conditions:

• Valid class “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License in good standing, and current CPR and First Aid.
• This position works a variety of hours for meetings outside of standard business hours, including extended hours when responding to emergency incidents.
• Location: Onsite Red Lake, Ontario

The Municipality of Red Lake welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. The Municipality of Red Lake is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
 

The Municipality of Red Lake is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please contact us at careers@redlake.ca for further details or if you require any information in an alternate format.