Deputy Fire Chief

Your Opportunity

The City of Grande Prairie has a challenging opportunity in a progressive organization for an experienced leader as Deputy Fire Chief. The Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) is an innovative and well-equipped career fire service that enjoys positive labour relations and strong support from Senior Administration and City Council.

The Deputy Fire Chief has diverse leadership styles to effectively manage the Fire Operations, Training, Logistics, and Fire Prevention divisions within the Grande Prairie Fire Department. This entails project management and supervising all operational, logistical, and training activities and managing systems, data, contract services, and finances. Moreover, the role involves fostering business development and maintaining positive customer relations internally and externally within the city. 

Your Impact

The Deputy Chief is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the fire department, which has a combined staff of approximately 100 members. Reporting Directly to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and welfare of the community, necessitating a blend of technical proficiency, leadership acumen, and community engagement. City Policy 803 established Levels of Service and governance, which means the Deputy Chief may need to respond around the clock, providing shared oversight of the department.

CLOSES: This position closes May 19, 2024

TO APPLY: Please visit Deputy Fire Chief City of Grande Prairie Application

For a complete job description and sharable file please use the following link: City of Grande Prairie – Deputy Fire Chief Posting.pdf