deputy fire chief
Posted on July 07, 2026 by Employer details City of Richmond
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The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our visionto be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.People l Excellence l Leadership l Team l InnovationImagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.Deputy Fire ChiefOverviewAt Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR), we are committed to protecting lives, property, and the environment through high-quality emergency response, prevention, preparedness, and effective community partnerships. As a progressive fire service, we are guided by our values of People, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Innovation in everything we do.Richmond Fire-Rescue is seeking an experienced and collaborative Deputy Fire Chief to join its senior leadership team. In this key leadership role, you will help guide a high-performing organization dedicated to serving the community, providing leadership in areas such as fire operations, emergency preparedness, labour relations, administration, and staff wellness and development. Working closely with the Fire Chief and the senior leadership team, you will support operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the delivery of high-quality fire and emergency services while helping to shape the future direction of the department.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief is a key member of Richmond Fire-Rescue's senior leadership team, providing strategic and operational leadership across fire suppression, emergency management, prevention, training, and administrative functions. This role helps shape the future direction of the department while ensuring the effective delivery of services that support community safety, operational readiness, and organizational excellence.Leadership and Service Delivery Provide leadership and oversight for fire operations, emergency preparedness, prevention, and administrative functions, ensuring effective service delivery and operational readiness. Lead and support strategic initiatives that enhance community safety, strengthen organizational resilience, modernize service delivery, and address emerging risks. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to senior officers and staff, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing workplace culture that values employee wellness and professional development. Identify opportunities to improve programs, processes, and operational effectiveness while aligning departmental priorities with corporate objectives. Emergency Response and Incident Command Serve on a rotational basis as the on-call Duty Chief for department operations and in the City?s Emergency Operations Centre. Respond to significant incidents and emergencies, providing command leadership and ensuring safe, effective, and coordinated incident management. Support emergency preparedness, risk management, and business continuity initiatives to strengthen community and the City?s organizational resilience. Labour Relations and Corporate Leadership Support labour-management relations within a unionized environment, including recruitment, promotions, personnel management, discipline, grievance resolution, and collective agreement administration. Collaborate with union leadership and internal stakeholders to address workplace issues in a respectful, constructive, and solutions-focused manner. Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, and organizational improvement initiatives, and prepare reports and recommendations fo- Location Richmond, BC
- Work location On site
- Salary$162,226YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #114596
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