Home to people from around the world, Mississauga is a progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. Mississauga is a place where people choose to be and where businesses choose to grow and thrive. Mississauga is recognized throughout Ontario as an emerging multicultural destination that has redeveloped its waterfront, animated its downtown core, and protected its natural areas in welcoming visitors to the City.

As a leader of the Fire Prevention and Risk Reduction Section, and under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief will be responsible for the management of public education, fire and building code inspections, including plans examination, fire investigations and enforcement of applicable acts, regulations, by-laws and policies. The DFC will administer the section’s annual operating and capital budgets, as well as manage human resources, succession planning and staff development. Contributing to the overall strategic planning, the DFC will establish annual goals and objectives for the section within the Divisional goals and sets policies, procedures, and priorities to achieve sections goals. You will identify short- and long-term issues that may have a negative impact on the section and develop/implement strategies to avoid or mitigate impacts. On-call duties may include overseeing and being a liaison for staff during fire investigations, inspections outside of business hours, and during large scale emergencies (24/7).

The ideal candidate will come with a post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration or another relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years progressive experience with the Fire Service or equivalent combination of education and experience. An effective decision-maker with a track record of innovation and results-oriented leadership, you can assess complex/sensitive situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks and make difficult decisions that are based on legislation, fire code and/or the best interest of the corporation. You have knowledge and experience with labour relations, grievance administration, staff engagement, equity diversity and inclusion strategies, recruitment and staff recognition. You have proven your ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and the public with a demonstrated understanding of team dynamics, motivation techniques, and conflict resolution.

The City of Mississauga is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the City of Mississauga throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Diana Rucchin at diana.rucchin@odgersberndtson.com or submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/18058 by June 2^nd, 2022.