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Job ID:

67530 Job Category:

Emergency, Fire and Paramedics Services Division & Section:

Fire Services, Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Job Type & Duration:

Full-time, Permanent Salary Range:

$222,804.40, TM1214 and EMF1 Shift Information:

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week Affiliation:

Non-Union Number of Positions Open:

1 Posting Period:

21-Oct-2026 to 18-Nov-2026 Job Description: Reporting to the Deputy Chief - Community Risk Reduction (CRR), the Division Chief is responsible for leading the following key areas of focus within Toronto Fire Services: Public Education

- Directly manages the Public Education division within TFS, provides direct leadership to the assigned District Chief and works in collaboration with the TFS Public Information Section and the City's Strategic Public and Employee Communications team. CRR Professional Development

- Directly manages the CRR Professional Development Section within TFS and provides direct leadership to the assigned District Chief. As a Senior Manager, the Division Chief will ensure the utilization of best practices, technology, and resources to meet the needs and provide best in class service and information to the residents of the city of Toronto. As an experienced people leader, the division chief will champion an increasingly welcoming and supportive environment of inclusion, equity, and diversity; actively embracing and promoting these principles and values in the modern fire services. The Division Chief will be expected to work collaboratively with the other Division Chiefs and be capable of acting in the absence of the Deputy Chief as required.



This Division Chief will also participate in the after-hours, evenings and weekends on-call rotation as assigned, assuming the duties of the on-call CRR senior officer. Major Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Deputy Chief, this Division Chief: Participates in the development and implementation of programs/strategies for the Division Provides leadership to assigned staff and ensures the effective development and guidance of staff through training and the appropriate delegation of responsibility and authority Effectively handles day to day labour relations matters, and the imposition of discipline. Ensure the effective performance of assigned employees and the professional operation of all Fire Prevention and Public Education offices through directly subordinate District Chiefs. Analyzes and plans for short and long term staffing and organizational requirements, making appropriate changes including the transferring of personnel as necessary for the continuing efficiency of the Division Participates in the development of the annual budget. Monitors the annual budget to meet the Division's approved annual objectives Facilitates innovation and results orientation in a customer service environment Initiates and directs the review of policies, programs, processes, procedures and performance measures to ensure their relevance, effectiveness and efficiency,



and initiates or recommends changes as required Ensures the accuracy and prompt completion of all reports, records and required documentation Liaises with peers and more senior level personnel in other departments, agencies, levels of government and others Represents Toronto Fire Services at various public events as required Maintains an up to date knowledge of technical developments as they pertain to the area of specialization, including applicable legislation, industry standards and procedures, regulations and techniques Establishes environmental scanning processes to determine/identify emerging issues, hazards, trends and program impacts including applicable legislation, industry standards and procedures, regulations and techniques Supports enforcement actions in accordance with the FPPA and Provincial Offences Act Ensures and promotes solid stakeholder relationships with key partners including provincial partners such as the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Strengthens and promotes collaboration and effective working relationships with Corporate partners including Legal Services, Toronto Police Service, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Office of Emergency Management, Toronto Paramedic Services, City Planning and Toronto Building Willing and able to respond to and manage issues that may arise outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and holidays as required Participates in a rotational on call system within the Community Risk Reduction section as required Performs other duties as required or assigned Key Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (In order to be considered for this position, an applicant must possess the

📌 DIVISION CHIEF, Public Education and Professional Development (Toronto)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Toronto