Assistant Chief, Prevention and Inspections

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus Crofton Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment competitive pay and benefits.

We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills qualifications and abilities for the position of Assistant Chief Prevention and Inspections. If you are self-motivated looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference enjoy both responsibility and accountability and are ready to join one of British Columbias most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities we look forward to receiving your application!

Reporting directly to the Deputy Fire Chief Fire Operations this position provides support with the strategic direction leadership and management of North Cowichans Fire Services. The Assistant Chief Prevention and Inspections position is a key operational role within the Fire Department responsible for conducting fire inspections investigations building pre-incident planning inspections and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. This position actively performs fire prevention duties assesses risks works directly with emergency response teams to enhance public safety and assists in fire safety education. Performs other tasks as required.

Hours of work may vary to accommodate operational requirements such as meetings training schedules and paid on-call firefighter availability this position will be part of the after hours Duty Chief rotation. Required Skills Qualifications and Abilities:

1. Relevant post-secondary education augmented by completion of the following certifications:

• Accredited NFPA 1021 Fire Officer level 3
• NFPA 1021 Fire Inspector 1
• BC Fire Code Course
• Fire Cause Origin 2
• ICS 400
• Fire and Life Safety Educator 1
• Valid BC EMA- First responder license

1. Post Secondary bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
2. The candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a senior Fire Officer or Chief Officer role preferably within a unionized municipal or regional fire service with demonstrated experience in Fire Inspection and Fire Prevention programs.
3. The role requires proven ability to evaluate and develop Fire Prevention strategies and implement new Prevention programs to meet Municipal or Regional Prevention objectives.
4. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing complex fire inspection program maintain fire Inspection program with experiences conducting Fire Inspections including pre fire Plans with knowledge of Municipal budget responsibility grantfunded initiatives and contractor and consultant oversight.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of Fire Inspection/Prevention emergency management firefighting practices apparatus and equipment firefighter safety legislation and the Incident Command System is required.
6. The position requires strong leadership strategic thinking analytical and problemsolving skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decisionmaking.
7. The candidate must demonstrate strong organizational project management and timemanagement skills with the ability to plan organize coordinate and prioritize complex operational and divisional activities.
8. Excellent written verbal and presentation skills are required including the ability to prepare technical reports brief senior leadership and participate in public education and outreach activities.
9. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with staff volunteers First Nations community groups partner agencies elected officials and the public.
10. The role requires possession and maintenance of a valid Class 3 BC Drivers License with air brake endorsement and a satisfactory drivers abstract.
11. The candidate must be able to meet the physical demands of the position with medical clearance if required and successfully complete a Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
12. The successful candidate shall have a proven background in complex fire investigation and report writing capabilities for documenting Fire investigations for Origin and Cause completing all Investigation duties as required under the Office of the Fire Commissioner requirements.

The ideal candidate for this position will maintain a successful police information check including a vulnerable sector check. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package is offered. This position is excluded from union membership.

Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills qualifications and abilities.

Required Experience:

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