Careers

The Fire Chief will provide direction and leadership for the administration and operations of the Fire & Emergency Services department, including planning, developing, recommending, and implementing requirements and best practices related to fire prevention, public education, fire suppression, training, and fire investigation.  

The Fire Chief will prepare reports and recommendations to Council through the Chief Administrative Officer. The Fire Chief is a member of the Senior Leadership Team; will attend meetings; and will recommend, review, and implement the department’s operating and capital budgets. The Fire Chief will assist in delivering Council’s strategic objectives, as well as the departmental plan to support the vision, goals, and decisions of Council.   

Reporting To: Chief Administrative Officer

Responsibilities:

1. Perform the statutory duties of Fire Chief under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, including serving as an Assistant to the Fire Marshal.
2. Manage the overall administration, operations, and special project activities of the Fire & Emergency Services department.
3. Develop standard operating procedures, general orders, and department guidelines for the care and protection of the department, its equipment, personnel and its efficient operations.
4. Ensure that the Fire & Emergency Services department is following all applicable legislation, codes, by-laws, and corporate policies and procedures.
5. Participate in corporate analysis to review and evaluate departmental services and processes; forecast the needs for fire suppression, fire prevention and emergency management including identification of potential risks and public safety hazards.
6. Coordinate preparation of Fire Master Plan and prepare long-term and annual business plans necessary to ensure adequate and timely emergency response coverage and consideration of future population growth.
7. Provide advice and technical guidance to make recommendations to the CAO and Council relating to strategic issues, functions, and services of the Department.
8. Promote and facilitate public education.
9. Prepare purchasing documents for equipment, fire related vehicles, and apparatus.
10. Identify and track best practices, trends, and advances in the fields of fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency response, communications, fleet/facilities planning, emergency planning and public education for possible application by the Municipality.
11. Develop, recommend, and implement maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities.
12. Oversee the preparation and maintenance of records related to all areas of firefighting.
13. Conduct fire investigations to determine the origin and cause; assess fire scenes and apply the criteria for contacting the Ontario Fire Marshal for assistance.
14. Ensure that occupational health & safety practices are strictly observed and followed including review of safe work procedures, training of staff, and completion of required health & safety inspections.
15. Cooperate with the efforts of other municipal departments in the achievement of efficient and cost-effective workflows and business processes.
16. Responsible for interviewing & hiring new employees and firefighters, carrying out performance appraisals, overseeing the training & development of staff and firefighters, providing coaching opportunities and carrying out disciplinary actions.
17. Act as a representative on the Emergency Management Programming Committee.
18. Liaise with government agencies, Ontario Provincial Police, neighbouring municipalities, media, and technical specialists on departmental service-related matters.
19. Discharge the duties and responsibilities of an incident commander at major emergency scenes as required.
20. Administer and operate the Fire Department and delivery of fire protection services as outlined in the Establishing & Regulating a Fire Department By-Law.
21. Complete special projects and perform other duties as directed by the CAO or Council.7

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in fire service administration or related program
• Minimum 10 Years of Progressive Fire Service Experience and a Minimum of 3 Years in a Management Level position
• A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Valid DZ Drivers License

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Extensive working knowledge of related applicable legislation, practices, and principles of fire protection and prevention.
• Strong working knowledge of firefighting and emergency response, applicable legislative/regulatory standards, budget formulation, local government functions & responsibilities, health and safety, and employee relations practices
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to manage change, conflict, and influence others
• Ability to effectively foster good rapport and cooperative working relationships and build trust within teams
• Excellent administrative, report writing, presentation, and customer service skills
• Excellent research, analysis, and policy development skills
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills
• Well developed problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in handling matters of a confidential or politically sensitive nature and to maintain confidentiality 

Employment Information:

• Regular, Full-Time Position
• 35 Hours per Week - Salaried Position
• Compensation - Group 14 (Step 1 $105 705 - Step 5 $129 784)
• Will attend Council Meetings as required
• Will be required to periodically attend Fire Station Meetings & Training
• Required to complete a criminal background check & medical examination
• Required to successfully complete a bi-annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) fit test and be capable of wearing SCBA

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application by May 31, 2024 at 4:30PM.

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The Outside Maintainer will be responsible for operating machinery, tools, and equipment to maintain and repair roadways, structures, sidewalks, infrastructure, green space, and cemeteries within the Municipality of Kincardine.

Responsibilities:

1. Complete summer road and sidewalk maintenance including street sweeping, grading of road surfaces for paving, installation of culverts, cold patch potholes, install and inspect guardrails, install sod, and cut grass, etc.
2. Operate equipment in winter snow conditions to clear road and sidewalk surfaces; spread sand and salt as required
3. Repair and replace road signage and other traffic control devices
4. Set up construction work zones for traffic control
5. Remove trees, tree stumps, and operate a chipper to remove trees and brush
6. Operate a Vactor Truck to clean debris from infrastructure and to excavate holes
7. Maintain the landscaping and operation of municipal cemeteries 
8. Install and remove Christmas decorations
9. Complete general outdoor maintenance of public areas as required - i.e. pick-up garbage, paint surfaces, trim grass, minor carpentry work
10. Respond to questions and concerns from the public, giving out information and resolving problems
11. Clean up spills of a variety of materials, including hazardous materials
12. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks, complete minor repairs and maintains logs 
13. Ensure the health and safety of workers and members of the public around work areas
14. Comply with Municipality of Kincardine policies and procedures
15. Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Post- secondary education and/or industry related experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating machinery and equipment - i.e. snow plows, dump trucks, front-end loaders or graders
• Possess a valid DZ license and a clean driving record

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Possess knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment common to outdoor municipal operations
• Knowledge of road and sidewalk repair and maintenance would be considered an asset
• Ability to work safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ability to take initiative
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to deal tactfully and politely with the public
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team
• Must be physically capable of performing manual labour
• A demonstrated work history that highlights teamwork and a positive attitude

Employment Information:

• Permanent, Full-Time Position
• Union Position
• 40 Hours per Week
• On-call will be a requirement of this position
• Group 5 (Step 1 $26.51 per hour - Step 5 $32.55 per hour)

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application by May 17, 2024 at 4:30PM.

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The Park & Facility Maintainer will be responsible for completing facility and ice maintenance, building repairs, general cleaning, set-up for events and maintaining our outdoor public areas including parks, playgrounds, splash pad and sports fields.

Reporting To: Facility Supervisor or Parks Supervisor

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain outdoor public areas including but not limited to municipal parks and playgrounds, sports fields, beachfront, washrooms, skate parks, boardwalk, and bike parks
2. Tour parks and facilities to identify problems and take corrective actions
3. Inspect playgrounds, the Bike Park, and the pier to identify hazards and take corrective actions
4. Support outdoor special events by moving and setting up picnic tables, garbage cans, bleachers, and other items as required by the event organizers
5. Open and close public washrooms daily and ensure cleanliness, functionality, and stock of supplies 
6. Maintain boardwalks, gazebos, fountains, walkways, piers, and picnic shelters
7. Complete general outdoor maintenance of public areas as required - i.e. pick-up garbage, paint surfaces, cut and trim grass, clear tree debris, lay sod, complete minor carpentry work
8. Install and remove ice surface and complete ice maintenance including driving the ice resurface equipment to flood ice surfaces to a specified thickness on a specific schedule
9. Complete minor maintenance to tools and equipment - i.e. change oil, lubricate parts, change blades, charge batteries
10. Maintain inside and outside municipal facilities - i.e. general cleaning of all areas, stock supplies, cut grass, clear snow, spread salt or sand, pick-up garbage, lock/unlock meeting rooms, log specific equipment readings, etc.
11. Set up and take down tables, chairs, and other equipment for a variety of functions
12. Respond to questions and concerns from the public, giving out information and resolving problems
13. Assist with the security of building and patrons
14. Provide guidance to seasonal and student staff as required
15. Follow emergency procedures to provide support to the public during crises
16. Ensure the health and safety of workers and members of the public around work areas
17. Comply with Municipality of Kincardine policies and procedures
18. Perform other tasks as assigned by management

Education & Experience Requirements:

•  Post- secondary education and/or industry related experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in related duties
• Previous experience in sports field turf and ball diamond infield maintenance 
• Previous experience in irrigation maintenance and repair, including splash pad operation and outdoor water system winterization
• Completion of Basic Refrigeration and experience in ice maintenance would be considered an asset
•  A valid CPSI or OPA playground inspection certification is considered an asset
• Grower Pesticide Safety Course certification is considered an asset
• Possess a valid G license and a clean driving record

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of procedures and practices to maintain facilities and public spaces 
• Knowledge of the CAN/CSA-Z614 standards related to playground equipment and repair
• Ability to work safely and take initiative
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to deal tactfully and politely with the public
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team
• Must be physically capable of manual labour
• A demonstrated work history that highlights teamwork and a positive attitude

Employment Information:

• Regular, Part -Time Position
• 25 Hours per Week
• Work schedule will vary - day, evening, and weekend shifts required
• Group 5 (Step 1 $26.51/hr - Step 5 $32.55/hr)

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application no later than May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm.

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