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Sunday, November 8, 2026 11:59 pm EST

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Help shape fire safety and emergency response across Ontario.

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is seeking an executive leader to serve as Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Investigations, Technical Services and Emergency Response.

Reporting to the Fire Marshal, this role provides strategic leadership and oversight for Ontario's fire investigations, forensic engineering and technical services programs, as well as specialized emergency preparedness and response capabilities. As a member of the OFM senior leadership team, you will help advance public fire safety across the province through operational excellence, collaborative partnerships, evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to lead highly specialized teams that investigate fires of provincial significance, provide expert technical and forensic services, support the development of public fire safety legislation and regulations, administer statutory fire safety processes, and coordinate emergency response capabilities that assist municipalities and communities throughout Ontario.

The successful incumbent can work out of Toronto or Midhurst with the expectation of occasional travel between both locations.

Click here to learn more about the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM).

A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger

Ontario .

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the resources and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.

About the job Reporting to the Fire Marshal, you will:





provide strategic leadership and direction for Ontario's Fire Investigations, Technical Services and Emergency Response Branch, ensuring the effective delivery of fire investigations, forensic engineering and technical services programs across the province

oversee specialized provincial emergency preparedness and response programs, maintaining operational readiness and coordinating provincial response capabilities for complex incidents and emergencies

provide expert advice and recommendations to the Fire Marshal, senior ministry officials and public safety partners on complex, high-profile and sensitive matters affecting fire safety and emergency response

lead branch planning, workforce development, resource management and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and organizational effectiveness

contribute as a member of the Office of the Fire Marshal's senior leadership team, helping shape strategic priorities and provincial public safety initiatives

foster an inclusive, high-performing culture that reflects OPS leadership behaviours and a commitment to equity, diversity and accessibility

What you bring to the team You are a seasoned people leader with proven abilities in:

positively leading and influencing people while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement





creating and sustaining a workplace culture that advances diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism, equity and employee wellbeing

leading and motivating high-performing multidisciplinary teams in highly visible and complex operating environments

leading transformational change, strategic operational planning, resource management, and complex human resources and labour relations matters

Relationship Management and Political Acuity You are an effective communicator, negotiator, and consensus builder with proven abilities in:

building and maintaining productive relationships with senior leaders, municipalities, emergency service organizations, law enforcement agencies and other public safety stakeholders

navigating complex, sensitive and high-profile issues with sound judgment, political acuity and professionalism

influencing decision-making and achieving results through collaboration, negotiation and consensus building

translating complex operational, technical and strategic issues into transparent, actionable information for diverse audiences

Job Knowledge You are an experienced leader in the fire sector with proven knowledge of and experience in:

providing strategic leadership and oversight of fire investigations, technical services and emergency response programs in a complex operational environment

applying specialized knowledge of fire protection, fire investigations, technical services and emergency response to advance public safety outcomes

interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, standards and best practices related to fire protection, fire investigations and public safety

identifying emerging risks, trends and opportuni

📌 Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Investigations, Technical Services and Emergency Response (Midhurst)
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