Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, Apparatus and Facilities-FM104

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief - Operations, the Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, Apparatus and Facilities plans and is responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight of the London Fire Department’s apparatus, equipment, records management system and all facilities. This position ensures that all fire department vehicles, tools, and stations are maintained in a state of readiness to support emergency operations, in compliance with NFPA standards, applicable legislation, and City of London policies.

A trusted and transformational leader with lived experience as a fire professional, the Assistant Deputy Fire Chief is an integral part of the Fire Management Team who will build strategic partnerships to ensure the effective management of resources, budgetary accountability, and long-term planning for apparatus replacement and facility upgrades

This position will form part of the On-call Rotation and will be required to supervise and direct the work of LFD employees.

Work Performed:

• Provide leadership and direction fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead procurement processes for new apparatus and major equipment, ensuring specifications meet operational needs and comply with NFPA standards, OHSA standards and the Corporate Procurement Policy.
• Project owner for the Records Management System, working alongside the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and the Manager of Planning and Finance.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and capital improvements of London Fire Department facilities.
• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets for apparatus, facilities and records management system.
• Develop and implement long-range apparatus replacement and facility lifecycle plans.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and protocols related to apparatus, facility, and records management system. 
• Liaise with internal divisions, contractors, vendors, and municipal partners to ensure service delivery meets organizational needs.
• Oversee and direct the strategic planning, management, administration and response for facility maintenance and asset depreciation, developing and maintaining comprehensive policies, procedures and protocols. 
• Provide advice to Deputy Fire Chief - Operations on strategic priorities with responsibility to operationalize those goals and strategies. 
• Provide professional opinion, and information to Senior Leaders, Committees and Council on policies, programs and services. 
• Assist with operational needs of the fire department in all divisions as required
• Identify and develop internal controls in the form of policies, procedures, practices in relation to the general and specific risks of the LFD; ensure internal controls are implemented and adhered to within the LFD. 
• Participate in and support a culture of enterprise-wide collaboration. Promote opportunities to work across the LFD and Corporate Service Areas in support of strategic initiatives. 
• Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights through interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and ensure that policies, programs and protocols reflect this commitment. 
• Identify, adapt and implement innovative and effective work practices and procedures to improve service delivery and the business responsibilities of the team. Provide direction, guidance, processes and tools needed to increase efficiencies and improve the effectiveness of services. 
• Work with the Management team to establish and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes attained in customer/client satisfaction and quality of services delivered. 
• Consult and make recommendations on change management initiatives and other operational changes as related to areas of responsibility. Identify, recommend, adapt, and implement innovative and effective work practices and procedures 

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• Champion commitment to Health and Safety legislation and programs; demonstrate commitment to the Corporation’s culture of safety. 
• Implement proactive progressive change in redesign and implementation of business processes; support organizational change-management projects, communications, and transition plans.
• Develop, monitor, assess, and renew contracts for services, equipment and supplies in collaboration with Purchasing, Risk and Finance divisions, maintaining adherence to the Corporate Procurement Policy.
• Liaise with respective unions on issues that affect bargaining unit employees. Promote and foster constructive working relationships with employees and bargaining units and monitor collective agreement compliance.
• Administer provisions of various collective agreements to promote resolution of grievances and provide representation at mediation and arbitration proceedings.
• Oversea the apparatus and Stores Divisions, including the procurement, maintenance and operations readiness of all department vehicles and equipment, provide strategic leadership for the Stores Division to ensure efficient inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Prepare response to inquiries from elected officials, media and the public as requested.
• Represent the LFD on the various boards and committees of external organizations, associations and government partners to promote the City of London as a leader, share best practices, build relationships, and recommend solutions. 

Qualifications:

• Completion of NFPA 1021 Fire Service Officer, Level III, a Diploma in Fire Sciences, a Certificate in a Fire Service Discipline, or seven years of equivalent experience in a senior officer role. 
• NFPA 1021 Fire Service Officer Level IV is considered an asset. 
• A degree or diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration or related discipline is considered an asset. 
• Experience in Project Management at a senior level is an asset.
• Ability to work extended hours on shift and for required meetings and to assume on-call management responsibilities when off shift.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class G Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of and experience in the above identified areas of accountability with an understanding how the work of the area aligns with the objectives of the LFD. 
• Demonstrated ability to co-create a vision for the LFD aligned with strategic priorities, build common purpose and direction, and deliver outcomes to strengthen overall organizational performance.
• Act as the Department lead liaising with Facilities for all Fire properties and workspaces; coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs, and address other emergent issues.
• Proven ability to establish purposeful relationships and work effectively with senior leaders, elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, bargaining units, management, peers, employees, business community and the public. 
• Demonstrated successful experience in leading continuous improvement and change management initiatives and projects that shape culture and enhance service delivery. 
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility across the LFD and the organization; articulate strategy and different points of view; address individual perspectives when providing advice; and participate as an effective leader and team member.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement short-and long-term strategic objectives; effectively lead resources; and cultivate strong collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire the people they work with through productive and honest dialogue, with personal integrity and actions. 
• Demonstrated perseverance and resilience in addressing and escalating challenges and emergent issues, as required.
• Proven commitment to the safety of employees with knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential employee matters.
• Ability to support the values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
• Highly developed interpersonal and customer services skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations within the community; experience working collaboratively with organizations, employees, and other external agencies. Political acumen to identify and manage issues is required.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and relevant Collective Agreements.
• Demonstrated financial management skills to review and contribute to the development of the budget for Facilities and Apparatus initiatives.  
• Highly developed analytical and business planning skills with a proven track record for effectively implementing and monitoring programs and services. 
• Demonstrated successful experience in a supervisory role; positive and proactive leadership capabilities, adept at leading a group of employees, contracted services and consultants; demonstrated commitment to developing high performance teams. 
• Ability to provide a high level of attention to detail, make sense of data and solve problems. 
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, and related software and database applications to analyze data, create reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics appropriately.  

Compensation & Other Information:

$149,543 - $183,587.
This posting is for 1 permanent, full-time position.
Standard hours of Work: A shift rotation consisting of four 12-hour days, adding up to 42 hours weekly 
Work Arrangement: On site. 
These hours of work are subject to change in accordance to business requirements.

Police Record Check

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