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QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in fire suppression, and an equivalent combination of education and experience that may include:

• A degree or diploma in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Social Work, or Fire Officer AND/OR
• Five to seven years of experience developing and implementing programs that support mental and physical health and wellness
• Fire Officer I and II (III and IV considered an asset)

Knowledge of related training and programming which may include Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Resilience Training, and Safety Continuous Improvement Programs.
Experience leading employee engagement programs in a large organization.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of and experience in the above identified areas of accountability with an understanding how the work of the area aligns with the objectives of the LFD.
• Demonstrated ability to co-create a vision for the LFD aligned with strategic priorities, build common purpose and direction, and deliver outcomes to strengthen overall organizational performance.
• Proven ability to establish purposeful relationships and work effectively with senior leaders, elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, bargaining units, management, peers, employees, business community and the public.
• Demonstrated successful experience in leading continuous improvement and change management initiatives and projects that shape culture and enhance service delivery.
• Current and evolving knowledge of wellbeing approaches, global trends, issues, and leading practices in health promotion and health care programs for employees, including the design, development, and direction of related programs and services.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility across the LFD and the organization; articulate strategy and different points of view; address individual perspectives when providing advice; and participate as an effective leader and team member.
• Demonstrated ability to account for the lived experience of employees in all divisions and the impact of the work on the physical, emotional and mental health of employees, and their family, in the development of effective health and wellness programs.
• Understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the impact of this condition on LFD employees.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement short-and long-term strategic objectives; effectively lead resources; and cultivate strong collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire the people they work with through productive and honest dialogue, with personal integrity and actions.
• Ability to be a trusted advisor and/or advocate in sensitive and/or emotionally charged situations.
• Demonstrated perseverance and resilience in addressing and escalating challenges and emergent issues, as required.

Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, Training, Communications and Special Projects, the Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, Health Promotion and Wellness plans, executes and leads a comprehensive total health promotion and injury/illness prevention program for London Fire Department (LFD) employees. As an integral member of the LFD management leadership team, the Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, Health Promotion and Wellness is a role model and champion in all areas of the fire department leading innovative program development and initiatives through expertise and influence to provide effective health and wellness programs and interventions that will effect positive health outcomes for LFD employees and their dependents.
A trusted and transformational leader with experience in fire suppression and as a fire professional, the Assistant Deputy Fire Chief builds strategic partnerships that will enhance health and wellness supports and develop a culture to improve and maintain high levels of safety and mental and physical health and wellness among LFD employees, in support of the LFD Master Plan.
The Assistant Deputy Fire Chief works collaboratively with Corporate Return to Work Services to promote early and safe return to work programs, and with external academic and health organizations to develop evidence-based programs and supports to reduce the impact of hazardous, environmental and individual stressors on the health of LFD employees.
This position will form part of the On-call Rotation assisting with operational needs and will be required to supervise and direct the work of LFD employees. Schedules may vary based on operational needs.