Toronto Fire Investigations Division Chief

Lead fire investigations and enforcement in Toronto as Division Chief, guiding complex operations from North York with strategic oversight. Apply engineering expertise.Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, Community Risk Reduction, you will lead Toronto Fire Services’ Investigations, Quality Assurance/Legal, and Fire Protection Engineering programs. The role directs staff, resources, inspections, investigations, engineering reviews, enforcement activities, prosecution support, and legislative compliance. You will contribute to Senior Management Team decisions and divisional planning.Key Responsibilities:
Lead investigations into significant fires’ origins, causes, and circumstancesDirect staff, programs, services, resources, and divisional operationsOversee prosecution activities, disclosure, case preparation, and witness coordinationSupport enforcement under Ontario fire and building legislationRespond to significant fire incidents and critical operational issuesRequirements:
Extensive progressive leadership experience within fire services or related fieldsRelevant post-secondary education or approved equivalent experienceNFPA 1033 and NFPA 1072 certification, or timely eligibilityExperience leading complex investigations and sensitive case filesKnowledge of legislation, codes, standards, and enforcement authoritiesBring strategic leadership, investigative judgment, legislative knowledge, and fire protection expertise to Toronto Fire Services’ Community Risk Reduction Division.
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