Lead fire protection and emergency management for the Town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, overseeing operations, response, and community safety services. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this senior municipal leader directs fire, rescue, bylaw enforcement, and emergency management. The position oversees the Deputy Fire Chief, Bylaw Compliance staff, and Paid-On-Call Firefighters. It combines strategic leadership with active departmental operations across office and field settings.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead fire protection, prevention, inspection, and emergency response programs
- Oversee Deputy Fire Chief, Bylaw Compliance staff, and firefighters
- Direct emergency planning and community safety initiatives
- Manage bylaw compliance activities and departmental operations




- Respond actively to fires and emergency incidents

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
- Residence in the response area and diverse-hours availability
- Valid British Columbia Class 3 Driver’s Licence Apply fire service leadership, emergency planning, and operational oversight as Ladysmith’s Fire Chief and Manager of Protective Services.

📌 Fire Chief Protective Services Manager (Ladysmith)
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