Fire Chief Job in Prince George, BC

Inspire and Lead the Prince George Fire & Rescue Services Team!

About our community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community.  It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports.  Prince George’s central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world.  And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you!  Discover all these opportunities and more!

About our organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees.  With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the Fire Chief is responsible for conceptualizing, guiding, and implementing a strategic vision for the Fire Department and ensuring that Prince George Fire Rescue Services (PGFRS) provides responsive, professional services to meet the needs of the community. The Fire Chief is accountable for the effective delivery of fire suppression, medical, rescue, protection, education, prevention, and emergency fire dispatch services within the City of Prince George. Through subordinate supervisors, the Fire Chief plans, organizes, directs, and controls all PGFRS activities and personnel engaged in firefighting, fire prevention, training, rescue, and other related services. At the City Manager’s discretion, the Fire Chief may be designated to act as a Deputy Director of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

About your background:

The successful candidate will hold a post-secondary degree or diploma in Fire Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field. Completion of IFSTA Fire Officer 2 is essential. This role requires extensive senior management experience with proven leadership experience and skills. Considerable experience working within the Fire Service and its culture is fundamental. You are a well-rounded individual with complex incident command experience and undeniable leadership abilities. Proven, in-depth knowledge of organizational performance, human resources, finance, and the political issues facing Canadian emergency service organizations is critical. This position requires a decisive, strategic thinker who has demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, change management expertise, and strong negotiation abilities. The ability to build effective relationships is essential.

Why You Will Love Leading our Fire & Rescue Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Lead the department by providing strategic direction and fostering a positive, engaging workplace.
• We offer a competitive salary range of $182,400 to $192,000 along with a comprehensive benefits and pension package.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by March 24, 2025 to:  http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

Want to know more about this exciting career?

Please refer to the job description on our website for more details!

Want to know more about living and working in Prince George?

Please visit: Move Up Prince George / City of Prince George

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.