Assistant Deputy Chief - Greater Sudbury, Canada - City of Greater Sudbury

City of Greater Sudbury

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Division:
Fire Services

Department:
Community Safety

Initial Reporting Location:
Lionel E. Lalonde Centre

Job Status:
Permanent Position

Affiliation:
Non Union

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required:
Some evenings and weekends may be required

The start date will follow the selection process.
This position is not eligible to work remotely.

Main Function:

As a member of Fire's senior leadership, assist the Deputy Fire Chiefs in managing and directing the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of programs related to Fire Services ensuring effective service delivery is in compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, standards and CGS policy.

The Assistant Deputy Chief may be assigned responsibility for specific functions on a Divisional-wide basis.

Characteristic Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief.

Manage and direct personnel to ensure compliance with regulations, by-laws, corporate and departmental policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and operating guidelines and directives. In the absence of, or at the direction of the Deputies, is responsible for the management and direction of Career personnel.
Lead, promote and support initiatives designed to continuously improve service delivery effectiveness and operational efficiency through review of existing operational and service delivery processes.
Assist in the administration of financial, human and physical resources of the Division in alignment with CGS's vision and values, and in accordance with the Department's annual Business Plan.
Assist in managing, co-ordinating and monitoring the flow of information through the Fire Services Division to facilitate efficient communications and to support sound executive decision-making.
Analyze and interpret legislative amendments, changes in procedures and delivery of services and develop programs and policies to implement same.
Provide briefings to the Deputy Fire Chief after co-ordinating relevant information and materials, synthesizing complex information, reviewing pertinent documents and identifying key information and events. Ensure that briefing materials are provided in a timely manner to support executive decision-making.
Identify issues of interest, impact or concern to the organization. Analyze and provide options for resolution to the Deputy Fire Chief by anticipating possible outcomes, identifying potential opportunities and researching information from a variety of sources.
Develop, implement, maintain and evaluate policy and procedures, maintain Division's master policy and procedures documents.
Develop and manage the records management system to ensure confidentiality, security and compliance with all necessary Ministry, legislative, regulatory and policy guidelines.
Oversee or conduct as required service delivery investigations, evidence development and court/inquest services and make recommendation to Deputies and/or training requirement.
Act as hiring manager for recruitment and participate on various hiring committees; act as management's representative in accordance with the grievance procedure as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement(s); and represent Fire Services at labour management meetings.
As required, act on behalf of the Deputy Fire Chief by participating in meetings, committees, public events to share information, identify and manage contentious issues and resolutions.
Assist the Deputy Fire Chief with business planning, program development, project management and policy development.
Lead and/or represent the Deputy Fire Chief on major initiatives and special projects, as required.
Assist with developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with other internal sections/divisions, municipal departments, and external agencies so that divisional information requirements are met and fire operations remain efficient and effective meeting all service goals and objectives.
Assume on-call duties as scheduled, ensuring an on-call 'Operations Duty Officer' is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Respond to major emergencies on a 24-hour basis and assume Incident Command as required.
Act as the Deputy Fire Chief as needed.
Monitor expenditures to support on-going financial sustainability. Implement and maintain stewardship practices to maximize the life of the assets and minimize costs.
Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

College Diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Leadership, Project Management) from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation.
Obtain the Ontario Fire College Officer Diploma within a prescribed time limit