Posted 5 days ago
DEPUTY CHIEF – FIRE
@ City of Thompson
Thompson, Manitoba
Overview
The City of Thompson is hiring a full-time Deputy Chief for its Fire department, reporting to the Fire Chief. The role supervises all fire and rescue operations, manages fire prevention and public education, and administers department training. Candidates must hold several NFPA certifications, a Class 4A driver's licence and a clear criminal records check.
Responsibilities:
- Directly supervise all Fire/Rescue operations
- Manage fire prevention and public education program
- Administer all department training
- Set long term and short term strategic and operational goals
- Perform duties interchangeably with the Fire Chief
Requirements summary:
- 3-5 years experience as a Senior Officer
- NFPA 1021, 1001, 1033, 1031 and 1041 certifications
- Class 4A driver's licence
- Clear criminal records check
- Experience managing in a unionized environment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 1, NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 2, NFPA 1033 Fire Investigation, NFPA 1031 Inspection Level 1, NFPA 1041 Emergency Services Instructor Level 1 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
City of Thompson
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
The City of Thompson seeks a full-time Deputy Chief-Fire.
Reporting to the Fire chief, the Deputy Chief-Fire will directly supervise all Fire/Rescue operations and manage the department’s fire prevention and public education program. This position administers all relevant training for the department while focusing on long term and short term strategic and operational goals. The Deputy Chief-Fire performs all duties collaboratively and interchangeably with the Fire Chief.
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in the leading, teaching, mentoring and supervision of staff. In addition, the candidate will have at minimum, Fire Officer Level 1 (NFPA 1021), Firefighter Level 2 (NFPA 1001), Fire Investigation (NFPA 1033), Inspection Level 1 (NFPA 1031), Emergency Services Instructor Level 1 (NFPA 1041), and preferred Fire Life Safety Educator (NFPA 1035), and possess a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Senior Officer. The candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong leadership skills, with experience managing in a unionized environment. In addition, the candidate must be physically fit, possess a Class 4A driver’s license, a clear criminal records check and must be proficient in computers, including Microsoft and Fire Data Management.
The City of Thompson offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package for this position to commensurate with experience. For more information about our community and organization, please visit our website at www.thompson.ca.
HOW TO APPLY
Posting will remain until all positions are filled. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step in the recruitment process. Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references via the apply now link. Those requiring accommodation or assistance with application process should call 204-677-7924 or email us at:
City of Thompson
226 Mystery Lake Road
Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6
Phone: (204) 677-7924
E-Mail: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high-quality municipal services and facilities.
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