Deputy Fire Chief, Operations and Professional Standards

Permanent Full-Time

• Barrie, Ontario

Posting Number: PN -26-18 Job Type: Permanent Full -time, Non-Union Posted: Monday, June 29, 2026 Application Deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm The Opportunity

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning.

Reporting to the Director of Emergency Services (Fire Chief), the Deputy directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Operations Branch within Barrie Fire and Emergency Service including fire suppression, tiered medical, technical rescues, and related services and activities to ensure the safety of people, property conservation, protection of the environment and responders in the event of fire and other emergency events. The Deputy Chief coordinates assigned activities with other branches, departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Emergency Services (Fire Chief of Barrie Fire and Emergency Service).

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Two (2) year post-secondary college diploma or university degree in fire service administration or a closely related field

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s

Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at

• Position Equivalency Code: C

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible fire service experience with at least 6 years' experience at the officer rank
• Proven management experience that includes the leadership of others in a unionized environment

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Proven ability to provide effective command over fire fighting personnel and a thorough understanding of the incident management system and chain of command principles obtained through training and experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of fire services and the requirements of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act
• Superior leadership, organizational, interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with elected and non-elected officials and staff at all levels
• Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information Location: Station #1, 155 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply

Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with a 2026 salary of $213,340.40 per year ($117.22 per hour)

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply: Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.