Lead fire protection and emergency services for the Town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, overseeing operations, prevention, and response programs.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Fire Chief/Manager of Protective Services provides strategic leadership across fire, rescue, emergency management, bylaw enforcement, and community safety. The position oversees the Deputy Fire Chief, Bylaw Compliance staff, and Paid-On-Call Firefighters. It also maintains active involvement in departmental operations, emergency planning, inspections, and response.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead fire protection, prevention, inspection, and emergency response programs
- Oversee Deputy Fire Chief and protective services personnel
- Direct emergency planning and community safety initiatives




- Manage bylaw compliance activities and public safety liaison
- Respond to fires and first response medical emergencies

Requirements:

- Relevant undergraduate degree in fire service or public administration
- Seven years’ progressive protective services leadership experience
- Required NFPA, wildland firefighting, ICS 300, and first responder credentials
- Valid British Columbia Class 3 Driver’s Licence
- Response area residence and wide-ranging-hours availability

Apply fire service leadership, emergency management, and community safety expertise as Ladysmith’s Fire Chief and Protective Services Manager.

📌 Fire Chief Protective Services Manager (Ladysmith)
🏢 Town of Ladysmith
📍 Ladysmith