Job Posting

 

 

Position: Fire Chief                                                                                   Wage Range:    TBD                                                                                                                                                  

Department: Fire Department                                                           Location:   Fort Albany, ON                          

Hours:  Full Time/Contract                                                                   Report to:  CEO

                                   

Posting Date: November 13, 2025                                              Closing Date: Until Filled

 

These job duties may be subject to reasonable changes from time to time in accordance with FAFN’s needs, and at the Chief Executive Officer’s discretion.

Deputy Fire Chief Role and Responsibilities:

Reports directly to the CEO.

Department: Fire Department

1. Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the CEO and Chief and Council, the Fire Chief will be primarily responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the Fort Albany First Nation Fire and rescue’s fire fighter and Search & Rescue training program. As a more senior member of our community public safety and response system, the Fire Chief will also contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of related public safety service under the direction of the CEO. The Fire Chief will also be required to attend the Fire/Rescue Emergency Responses, both during the scheduled work periods, as well as during afterhours to the best of his/her ability.

 

1. Duties and responsibilities

1)   Responsible for the development and maintenance of a Fire department Training plan by:

●       Establishing Fire Department Training Objectives

●       Preparing and following a training schedule

●       Ensuring that an adequate amount of training time is allotted for each topic/area

●       Arranging for presentations utilizing guest speakers/experts

●       Ensuring training material is current and meets all applicable standards

●       Demonstrating skills, equipment and procedures as outlined in Operational Guidelines

●       Ensuring that all safety precautions are established and followed

2)   Responsible for evaluations of training needs and topics by:

●       Observing Fire Department personnel at training sessions and incidents

●       Ensuring that training topics are understood by personnel

●       Providing assistance to personnel that show some difficulty with a topic/area

●       Evolving training to meet increasing needs/levels

●       Ensuring that training topics/areas are relevant

●       Fire Department personnel’s strengths and weaknesses in areas are identified/corrected through further training

●       Maintaining and reviewing Fire Department personnel’s training records highlighting needs and accomplishments

●       Training records are updated and areas are prioritized, and are available upon request

3)   Establish a formal Training Committee to outline areas of interest/need by:

●       Calling for membership of the Committee

●       Establishing meetings

●       Maintaining minutes of meetings

●       Following through on recommendations from the committee

●       Presenting outlined areas/recommendations to the CEO and Leadership

4)   Establishing Assessments and Testing Criteria based on recognised documentation by:

●       Preparing written and practical examinations to fairly assess individual levels

●       Establishing a means to measure progress and reflects the competence of the individual firefighter in the specified skill or skills

●       Identifying and providing for additional training/support to firefighter in established weak areas.

5)   Responsible for conducting and reporting of Fire Investigations by:

●       Examining and investigating fire scenes

 

●       Reviewing incidents reports, ensuring scene security, physically inspecting the fire scenes

●       Interviewing witnesses and maintaining thorough notes so that the cause and origin of the fire can be determined.

6)   Providing Operational Participation and responsibility by:

●       Assisting with the provision of Emergency on-call/Stand By Services

●       Attending and directing Fire/Rescue responses during working hours

●       Attending and directing Fire/Rescue responses outside of working hours

●       Examine and Investigate Fire Scenes, interview witnesses and maintain notes

●       Ensuring that all safety precautions are established and followed during responses

●       Ensuring that Incident Reports are completed in a complete and timely manner

7)   Maintaining and Completing Vehicle and Suppression Equipment checks by:

●       Updating equipment check lists

●       Updating Vehicle check lists

●       Ensuring all vehicles and equipment are checked once a week or as needed

●       Ensuring that records are complete and up to date

8)   Assisting with Administrative Duties by:

●       Setting obtainable objectives/work plans

●       Preparing reports as required

●       Assisting with correspondence as required

●       Ensuring that equipment is maintained and available for use

9)   Supervising of staff and volunteer members by:

●       Establishing work plans and ensuring that they are followed

●       Assessing Departmental needs and capabilities

●       Attending Emergency Responses and supervising operational activities

●       Ensuring the Firefighter Safety Issues are addressed and protocols are followed

10) Assuming the Community Emergency Plan Coordinator Positions by:

●       Reviewing and Updating the Community Emergency Plan

●       Conducting CEP Training and Meetings

●       Maintaining the associated/related equipment and documents

●       Attending any Training/Courses offered in CEP to stay current

●       Ensuring a thorough Knowledge of the CEP in maintained

 

11)  Maintain the volunteers training & education, made accessible by Mushkegowuk EMSM programs available,

 

12) Produce guidelines and procedure as per SARR services, made available by Mushkegowuk’s Emergency management program,

 

13) Document notification and activation process of the volunteer SARR team,

 

14) Responsible for reports and documentation when SARR services are utilize,

 

15) Maintain equipment and gear made available to the SARR volunteers ,

 

16) Maintain annual training made available by Mushkegowuk’s emergency Management programs,

 

17) Report to Chief & Council or Fire Chief when SARR services are activated with briefings and updates.

 

18) Maintain safety of the SARR team with training and field practice.

 

19) Other necessary, incidental, or related duties as directed by the Fire Chief.

 

1. QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1)     Extensive fire training and knowledge gained through training and experience in Fire Prevention and Fire Suppression.

2)     Must have or willing to obtain an Ontario Fire Marshals Trainer/Facilitator Certification

3)     Must be enrolled or wiling to enroll in the Company Officer Program through the OFM’s Ontario Fire College.

4)     Knowledge of Training exercise development, implementation and maintaining of training plans.

5)     Must possess proven management, communications, organizational and interpersonal skills.

6)     Knowledge of land-based Search and Rescue preparedness, operations and planning.

7)     Proficient in Cree and English, both written and oral communication an asset.

8)     Proficient Computer skills and knowledge of their applications.

9)     Basic Emergency Management Training or other related Emergency Management Training.

10)   Minimum of three (3) years’ experience within the fire services paid/career or volunteer.

11)   First Aid and CPR Certification.

12)   Valid Ontario Class D/Z Driver’s License

13)   Must have clear criminal record check (CPIC)

14)   Must provide copies of certificates/diplomas

15)   Other relevant duties as required

 

Please apply with Vulnerable Person’s CPIC, resume, cover letter, with three references (include phone & Email with each reference)

 

Human Resources Department

Fort Albany First Nation

Box 1

Fort Albany, ON P0L 1H0

Phone: (705) 278 1044 Or fax: (705) 278-1193

Or email: hr.admin@fortalbany.ca