ASSISTANT CHIEF

18 Month Eligibility List

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service

Posting No:  119324

The City of Winnipeg is a vibrant and dynamic organization with many opportunities!

We offer a diverse and welcoming work environment that delivers quality services to our citizens.

Closing Date:                  15-January-2021

Job Profile:

The Assistant Chief is a senior staff position with responsibility for leading and managing the daily operations of the assigned portfolio, developing plans, procedures, and operational standards for implementation for many aspects of the Fire Paramedic Service.

The Assistant Chief is in charge of fire and paramedic program management in areas such as fire operations, emergency medical services operations, fire and paramedic service quality, emergency communications systems, fire prevention and public education, emergency management, or other programs.

The Assistant Chief is responsible for continuous development and improvement of divisional services and is required to display judgement and initiative on administrative, operational and technical matters, problem-solving and decision-making.

A position may require specialization in fire and/or emergency medical services and/or emergency management and further specialized training (e.g. research and statistical analysis, adult education).

To provide candidates with well-rounded knowledge of management of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and enable succession planning, incumbents may rotate divisions and reporting relationships at the discretion of the Fire & Paramedic Chief.

As the Assistant Chief, you will:

1. Analyze and coordinate overall staffing, identifying staff requirements, participate in recruitment, evaluate performance, and ensure effective development and guidance of staff through training, professional development, and the appropriate delegation of responsibility and authority.
2. Effectively handle day to day employee and labour relations matters, including the hearing of grievances and the imposition of discipline, as required.
3. Actively participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of effective operating policies, systems and procedures for the division.
4. Analyze and plan for short and long term staffing and resource requirements, making appropriate changes including equipment deployment and the transfer of personnel as necessary for the continuing efficiency of the division.
5. Initiate and direct the review of policies, programs, processes, procedures and performance measures to ensure their relevance, effectiveness and efficiency, and initiate or recommend changes as required.
6. Liaise with peers and more senior level personnel in other departments, agencies, or levels of government. Represents the Service as required, including acting as chair or participating member of boards or committees.
7. Respond to and resolve concerns and complaints arising from City Councilors, external organizations and citizens.
8. Monitor the annual operating budget to meet the portfolio’s approved annual objectives and within authority approves operating spending.
9. Design strategies and recommend changes to priorities, services, budgets and staffing levels. Implement approved recommendations applying project and change management principles as appropriate.
10. Provide input to the Department’s operating and capital budget.
11. May be scheduled as on-call executive officer, and may assume responsibility and command at major emergency incidents in order to provide strategic command in directing resources to address the incident.
12. Perform any other duties consistent with the classification, as required.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in Fire Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, Management, Business, Administration, Commerce, Public Policy, or a related area.
2. All or a combination of the following credentials: Fire Officer III (Fire Officer IV preferred), Advanced Care Paramedic / Primary Care Paramedic, Incident Safety Officer, Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, and Fire/Medical Priority Dispatch System. (Requirements may vary dependent on portfolio).
3. Possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 4 Full Driver’s License.
4. Several years of progressively responsible management experience in a multi-functional Emergency Fire and Medical Response System including the development, application and modification of emergency operational protocols.
5. Several years’ experience in managing a complex highly unionized operational environment including the various aspects of human resources management such as performance management, attendance management, labour relations, accommodation, succession planning, strategic development, and recruitment.
6. Proven ability to effectively communicate and establish and maintain effective working relations at all organizational levels and with a wide variety of stakeholders, including elected officials, media, internal and external agencies, union officials, staff and the general public.
7. Demonstrated ability in the application, enforcement and interpretation of various statutes, and regulations.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of EMS, Fire, and Emergency Management procedures, technologies, and safety and health legislation, and the City of Winnipeg organization, operating requirements, and corporate policies and procedures.
9. Demonstrated ability in researching, analyzing, strategizing, communicating, planning and implementing progressive ideas and concepts, including preparation of comprehensive written reports for senior management.
10. Demonstrated ability to work under stressful situations.
11. Demonstrated leadership, managerial, organizational, analytical, and decision making abilities.
12. Project management experience would be preferred.
13. Demonstrated interest in professional development, continuing education and ability to complete additional education as suitable for the position.

Conditions of employment:

1. The successful applicant must possess and maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.
2. Police Information Check (original copy) from the City of Winnipeg Police Service (RCMP or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.  For more information please visit:  https://winnipeg.ca/police/pr/PIC.stm#online.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 4 Full Driver’s License.
4. Driver’s Abstract (original copy) from the Manitoba Public Insurance (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer may be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.  It must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to date of application. For more information please visit https://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/Records/Pages/drv-records.aspx.
5. Driver Safety Rating Scale Statement (original copy) from the Manitoba Public Insurance (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer may be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.  It must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to date of application. For more information please visit https://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/DSR/pages/dsroverview.aspx.
6. The successful applicant will be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City’s Transportation Policy.
7. Willingness and ability to participate in the after-hours on-call rotation as scheduled by the Deputy Chief.

CORE COMPETENCIES for ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG:

• Citizen & Customer Focus
• Respecting Diversity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Results Oriented

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Applicants must submit a resume clearly indicating how they meet the qualifications of the position. (Required)
2. Proof of completion of a Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in Management, Business, Administration, Commerce, Public Policy, or a related area. (Required)
3. Copy of a valid Manitoba Class 4 Full Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent). (Required)

*Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.*

If you do NOT have access to a computer/email, please apply, including all documentation listed above to:  Human Resources, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, 2nd Floor, 185 King Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1J1.  Applications must be received by 4:30 P.M., Friday, January 15, 2021.

*Applications will be accepted through mail to the address above and must include all REQUIRED documentation.*

NOTES:

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.  The City of Winnipeg uses the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect Competency Model as part of the recruitment process.

The salary range for this position is:  $6,401.50 Biweekly

We have great benefits and competitive salaries, and we are committed to ongoing learning and career development!

1. Applicants will be required to undergo assessments to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
2. An eligibility list will be established from this competition and will remain active until June 30, 2022.  Candidates who are successful in this recruitment process will be placed on an eligibility list for further consideration for future Assistant Chief vacancies until June 30, 2022.
3. If successful candidates are not provided an offer of employment by June 30, 2022, they will need to reapply to an open recruitment.  At that time, they will be required to complete and submit a new application package using current document versions that will be posted on the City of Winnipeg’s website at the time of their re-application.  Application or test marks will not be carried over to future recruitments.

WE SEEK DIVERSITY IN OUR WORKPLACE. INDIGENOUS PERSONS, WOMEN, VISIBLE MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF-DECLARE.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.