Employment StatusExempt - Regular Full-Time
ScopeThe Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention will be responsible for oversight and/or administration of the Fire Prevention Branch. Reporting to the Deputy Chief and Fire Chief, the successful applicant will play a key role in managing the day-to-day fire service Fire Prevention Branch operations for one of the fastest growing cities in Canada.
Responsibilities - You will use your knowledge of staffing needs and significant operational experience to provide expertise into managing the operational systems/policies used by the Surrey Fire Service.
- Your excellent ability to communicate and persuade will be critical as you interact with firefighters, fire officers, administration team, key stakeholders and other agencies.
- You can think and strategically plan to follow an evidence-based decision-making process.
- You are a strategic thinker and can understand how decisions impact the current operation as well as into the future.
- As an Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, you will be responsible for data quality assurance, attendance management, performance metrics of staff, facility maintenance, daily/weekly coverage as an on-call duty chief, policy administration, Office of the Fire Commissioner reporting, scheduling of fire investigations, annual inspections, plan checking and response to public complaints. Other administration related duties include utilizing; record management systems, time management software and business intelligence software to collect & analyze data.
- Your effective time management, software utilization and organization skills will be critical as you deliver on your objectives within demanding timelines and quickly adjust to changes in areas of focus.
- You will use your leadership and supervisory skills to oversee bargaining unit staff.
- You will use your knowledge and significant prevention experience to provide expertise in managing the planning, organizing and delivery of service.
- You are a "big picture" thinker and can understand how decisions impact the current operations and into the future.
- Your effective time management and organization skills will be critical as you deliver on your objectives within demanding timelines and quickly adjust to changes in areas of focus.
Qualifications - Post-secondary education in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function combined with relevant and sustained leadership experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills along with an extensive knowledge of fundamental principles and practices related to modern and proactive fire prevention services operating in a risk-based model.
- An inclusive, forward thinking and transparent leader who motivates and engages others while making evidence-based decisions with clarity and diplomacy.
- Additional assets include supervisory experience in a unionized environment and/or measurable experience in a fire service exempt management position.
Other InformationSalary: $169,725-$199,677
This position works 37.5 hours per week. This position may provide for a schedule of five days Monday to Friday for Emergency Planning or Prevention work.
Conditions of EmploymentThis position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing DateThis job will be posted until August 31, 2026.
