Lead Nova Scotia’s fire services modernization as Fire Commissioner, shaping provincial oversight, coordination, and public safety across diverse departments.

As the inaugural Fire Commissioner, you will establish the Office of the Fire Commissioner and its strategic direction. Reporting to the Deputy Minister of Emergency Management, you will guide investigations, inspections, compliance, training, certification, legislation, policy, and municipal relations. Your leadership will support consistent, sustainable fire protection across the province.

Key Responsibilities:

- Establish the Office’s strategic direction and organizational structure
- Lead investigations, inspections, compliance, training, and certification
- Advance provincial fire safety standards and regulatory oversight
- Manage planning, finances, people,



risks, and statutory reporting
- Build partnerships with municipalities and fire service stakeholders

Requirements:

- Progressive senior leadership experience in fire services
- Substantial experience working within or closely with fire services
- Understanding of fire service systems and municipal operations
- Operational, administrative, and financial management capabilities
- Knowledge of legislation, regulation, and public accountability

Bring credible leadership, sound judgment, and fire services expertise to Nova Scotia’s provincial modernization and safety mandate.

📌 Nova Scotia Fire Commissioner
🏢 Royer Thompson
📍 Nova Scotia