JOB SUMMARY

The City of Mississauga is seeking a dynamic and visionary Fire Chief to lead Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES), a progressive, all-hazards fire department committed to protecting life, property, and the environment. With over 800 dedicated professionals and a growing, diverse population nearing 800,000, MFES is a leader in public safety innovation, community engagement, and emergency response.
As Fire Chief, you will oversee strategic planning, operational excellence, workforce development, and inter-agency collaboration. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality emergency services while advancing the City’s strategic goals and ensuring alignment with the Fire Master Plan and the City’s Strategic Plan.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of the Ontario Fire College or equivalent education and experience
• Proven leadership experience within fire or emergency services
• Strong political acuity and public administration expertise
• Demonstrated success in labour relations and workforce management
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and media relations skills
• Financial acumen and comfort with municipal budgeting and accounting
• Certified in Emergency Management, CPR, and First Aid
• Deep understanding of relevant legislation, including but not limited to:
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• Fire Prevention and Protection Act

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ontario Fire Code
• Ontario Building Code
• Ontario Emergency Management Act
• City of Mississauga Bylaws, policies and procedures related to MFES
• Collective Agreements and Service Agreements (Halton Hills, GTAA, Milton, JFCC)
• Availability for emergency response 24/7; resilience in high-pressure environments; long working hours; and other working conditions such as exposure to sights / odours at emergency scenes; listening and observing details. Primarily office environment; may be called on at any time to emergency scene
• Valid Ontario Class G or greater Driver’s Licence with a driving record acceptable to the City
• A Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted
• Jobholder may be asked to perform other duties which are not necessarily listed but are in keeping with the general purpose of the role. Other tasks may be assigned based on organizational needs.