The Township of Wainfleet is seeking an experienced fire service leader to serve as Deputy Fire Chief. Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief is second-in-command of Wainfleet Fire & Emergency Services and helps lead a volunteer department serving a rural community.

The Deputy

Chief supports emergency operations and operational readiness, oversees firefighter training and certification, and provides leadership in fire prevention, public education and community risk reduction. The role also contributes to personnel management, health and safety, budgets, asset planning and implementation of the department’s Master Fire Plan. The successful candidate will respond to incidents, assume command or other incident management roles as required, and act as Fire Chief when delegated.

TERM : Full time, 18-month contract Seven to ten years of progressive firefighting experience, including three to five years as a Captain or other fire officer. Demonstrated leadership and experience in training, personnel management, municipal administration and emergency operations. Strong knowledge of applicable fire service legislation, the Ontario Fire Code and occupational health and safety requirements.

NFPA Firefighter I and II, Apparatus with a Pump Operator, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Fire Officer II, Fire Service Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, and Fire and Life Safety Public Educator I certifications.



A valid Ontario DZ driver’s licence and current first aid, CPR and AED qualifications. Additional officer, instructor, inspector, public educator, fire investigation and technical rescue qualifications are assets, as is experience in municipal emergency management.

The successful candidate must meet the remaining certification and training requirements set out in the full within the specified timelines.

The Deputy

Chief participates in an after-hours on-call schedule and must be available for emergency response, training, meetings and events during evenings and weekends. Upon appointment, the successful candidate must live within a 30-minute travel time of Wainfleet Central Fire Station, 42143 Highway 3, under normal driving conditions, and maintain that response time throughout employment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Please contact the Office of Human Resources, [email protected] information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment. #

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