Fire Chief

The Village is seeking an energetic and qualified individual for the full-time position of Fire Chief, for the Midway Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department.

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief is responsible for managing all aspects of the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, including administration, volunteer recruitment and management, fire suppression, training and fire prevention activities.  The ideal Fire Chief will be a forward thinker, providing strategic direction to develop and implement policies and actions to ensure the continuity of fire protection service in the Midway and Kettle Valley Fire Protection Service area.  The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills and excels at building effective working relationships with volunteers, the general public, elected officials, Village of Midway staff and mutual aid partners.  Experience in training volunteers is a must.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• Post-secondary education in local government or public administration or a fire related discipline plus a minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service as a Fire Officer
• Enrolled in Fire Officer training with satisfactory completion of a minimum of Fire Officer II (preferred)
• Completion of Playbook Full Service Firefighter or NFPA 1001 Level II
• Certificate for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualification
• Certificate for NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I and II
• Certificate for NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator (preferred)
• Certificate for NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
• Satisfactory completion of Fire Inspector training through a recognized institution
• Knowledge and training in BCEMS and Incident Command System; minimum ICS 200 completed
• Advanced computer skills, including ability to produce reports and plans
• Valid Class 3 BC Drivers Licence with Air Endorsement
  • Drivers abstract must be within the last 30 days
• Satisfactory review of a current criminal record and vulnerable sector check

A combination of education and experience may be considered

This is a full-time exempt position with a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. Annual salary anticipated in the range of $85,000 – $100,000.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, and references no later than  4:00 PM Friday July 26, 2024, FAO Lisa Teggarty, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Midway, PO Box 160, Midway, BC, V0H 1M0. email: midwaybc@shaw.ca

While the Village appreciates the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.