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Deputy Fire Chief
@ Town of Newmarket
Newmarket, Ontario
Overview
The Town of Newmarket is hiring a Deputy Fire Chief to direct Fire Service resources for the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket, working with the Senior Management Team. The role covers fire suppression, public education, staff training, fire prevention, emergency services operations and programs for Central York Fire Services. Evening and weekend availability for emergencies and meetings is required, along with a valid Ontario Class G licence and a satisfactory police information check.
Responsibilities:
- Direct fire suppression, prevention and public education programs
- Coordinate staff training and fire-related emergency operations
- Oversee budgeting, reporting and program development
- Serve as liaison with political representatives and the media
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in public or business administration with fire protection training, or extensive fire service experience
- Progressive senior supervisory experience
- CEMC training through OFMEM
- Valid Ontario Class G licence
- Satisfactory police information check
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | CEMC, Police Information Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Public Administration, Business Administration, Fire Protection |
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Town of Newmarket
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Making Newmarket even better
Full company description
The Town of Newmarket is located in York Region and is home to over 90,000 residents. Newmarket has consistently been named one of the Best Places to Live in Canada by MoneySense Magazine and has garnered an international reputation for being one of the country's most dynamic, diverse and desirable towns to live and work in. Newmarket is also widely considered a progressive place with a reputation for innovation, particularly in its environmental projects. Newmarket is located between the bustling City of Toronto and picturesque cottage country – allowing us to retain small town charm while providing big city amenities such as premium health care facilities (Southlake Regional Health Centre), upscale shopping and retail (Upper Canada Mall and unique shops around Town) and advanced transit networks (vivaNext rapid transit system).
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,751
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 648
- Reported office locations
- 395 Mulock Drive, STN Main, PO BOX 328, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X7, CA
- 1275 Maple Hill Court, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 9E8, CA
- 800 Mulock Dr, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 9C1, CA
- 100 Eagle Street West, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1J4, CA
- 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1T1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Town of Newmarket
- Specialties
- Municipal Government
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
The Town of Newmarket is located in York Region and is home to over 90,000 residents. Newmarket has consistently been named one of the Best Places to Live in Canada by MoneySense Magazine and has garnered an international reputation for being one of the country's most dynamic, diverse and desirable towns to live and work in. Newmarket is also widely considered a progressive place with a reputation for innovation…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Newmarket, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1880 |
| Specialties | Municipal Government |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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Job Description
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief provides direction to Fire Service resources in support of the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket. In collaboration with the Senior Management Team, efforts may be directed toward various aspects of the Fire Service including but not limited to: planning, organizing, coordinating and directing of fire suppression, public education, staff training, fire prevention, fire related emergency services operations and programs for Central York Fire Services.
Job Requirements
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Public or Business Administration and formal Fire Protection training or a combination of extensive fire services training and progressive fire services experience.
Progressively responsible experience at a senior supervisory level.
Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) training through the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM).
Sound knowledge of emergency management principles and theory, including hazard identification and risk assessment, emergency management systems, site management, emergency operations centres, emergency communications and plan development methodologies.
Extensive demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings, practices and principles of fire investigation, fire protection and fire prevention, and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Employment Standards Act.
Strategic thinking skills with an understanding of the broader financial requirements associated with running a municipal Fire Service and solid project management skills.
Proven experience with budget preparation, report writing, program development, attendance management programs, and knowledge of change management and team building techniques.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, presentation, customer service and verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels and with political representatives and/or the media.
Proficiency in Records Management Systems (i.e. Firehouse), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other software applications.
Ability to respond to evening and/or weekend emergency fire situations or other municipal emergencies within a reasonable timeline as well as attend evening and/or weekend meetings and special events as assigned.
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License in good standing. DZ License an asset.
Due to the responsibility of this position, a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town of Newmarket is required.
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