Assistant Deputy Fire Chief

Summary

The City of Waterloo is seeking an Assistant Deputy Fire Chief to provide strategic leadership and administrative management. This role focuses on occupational health and safety, employee wellness, attendance management, logistics, and facilities, working collaboratively with the Fire Department Management Team and other departments. The Assistant Deputy Fire Chief will contribute to departmental strategic planning, policy development, and budgeting, while also leading initiatives in emergency management, procurement, and facility management. The position requires a strong commitment to promoting a safe, healthy, respectful, and high-performing workplace, with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have five years of progressively responsible experience in a Fire Service, Emergency Management, Health and Safety, or related field, with at least three years in a leadership position. A post-secondary degree in a relevant field is required, and NFPA 1021 Fire Officer certification is an asset. Key responsibilities include acting as the employer Co-Chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and overseeing inventory systems for firefighting equipment. The role also involves leading municipal emergency management activities and supporting capital facility projects.