Assistant Fire Chief
City of North Vancouver
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Information Technology, Others, Business Management / Project / Planning
Position Information
Title Assistant Fire Chief Job Status Regular Full Time (Exempt) Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Liveable City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
Responsibilities
The Public Safety Department is looking for a regular full time Assistant Fire Chief to join the City’s Fire Management team. This position will report to the General Manager of Public Safety & Fire Chief and will have a number of responsibilities in areas such as operations management; oversight of training and/or mechanical sections; administration; safety, health and wellness; equipment and facilities (including operations logistical support for fleet planning and maintenance); emergency preparedness and management, attendance management and return to work programs; business software applications such as Telestaff, FDM and Rescue Hub, Suppression recruitment, budgeting and event planning. The position will also represent the Fire Department in various meetings/committees/forums; interpret and apply departmental and City policies and collective agreement provisions and prepare related departmental policies and guidelines.
Requirements
You have a post-secondary education in Business Administration, Fire Executive Management and/or Fire Officer Certificate, together with a minimum of 10 years suppression related experience, which should include progressive supervisory and leadership experience within a career fire department or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Your proven experience should include directing effective strategic fire ground activities using the department’s Incident Command System, including the ability to analyze and control an emergency incident requiring multiple company operations. Experience in a construction and/or mechanical environment will be an added advantage. You will provide leadership and support that encourages team building within a unionized environment. Your collaborative approach will also include establishing and maintaining good external relationships. Knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal codes, acts, regulations and bylaws relative to the Fire Department would be an asset. You should have a good working knowledge of computer and information systems within a fire service environment, together with a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).
Compensation
We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position which includes a compressed work schedule. The salary range is: $141,540 – $165,348 (2024 rates). Please note this salary range is currently under review.
Hours of Work
Flexible work hours will be required and will include either a five day or four day work week, depending on operational requirements. You will be required to be on-call on a rotational basis and may be subject to residency requirements for Chief Officers.
Additional Information How To Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Thursday, April 9, 2026.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to support your full participation.
Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-0040 Job Open Date 03/31/2026 Job Close Date 04/09/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Title Assistant Fire Chief Job Status Regular Full Time (Exempt) Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Liveable City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
Responsibilities
The Public Safety Department is looking for a regular full time Assistant Fire Chief to join the City’s Fire Management team. This position will report to the General Manager of Public Safety & Fire Chief and will have a number of responsibilities in areas such as operations management; oversight of training and/or mechanical sections; administration; safety, health and wellness; equipment and facilities (including operations logistical support for fleet planning and maintenance); emergency preparedness and management, attendance management and return to work programs; business software applications such as Telestaff, FDM and Rescue Hub, Suppression recruitment, budgeting and event planning. The position will also represent the Fire Department in various meetings/committees/forums; interpret and apply departmental and City policies and collective agreement provisions and prepare related departmental policies and guidelines.
Requirements
You have a post-secondary education in Business Administration, Fire Executive Management and/or Fire Officer Certificate, together with a minimum of 10 years suppression related experience, which should include progressive supervisory and leadership experience within a career fire department or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Your proven experience should include directing effective strategic fire ground activities using the department’s Incident Command System, including the ability to analyze and control an emergency incident requiring multiple company operations. Experience in a construction and/or mechanical environment will be an added advantage. You will provide leadership and support that encourages team building within a unionized environment. Your collaborative approach will also include establishing and maintaining good external relationships. Knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal codes, acts, regulations and bylaws relative to the Fire Department would be an asset. You should have a good working knowledge of computer and information systems within a fire service environment, together with a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).
Compensation
We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position which includes a compressed work schedule. The salary range is: $141,540 – $165,348 (2024 rates). Please note this salary range is currently under review.
Hours of Work
Flexible work hours will be required and will include either a five day or four day work week, depending on operational requirements. You will be required to be on-call on a rotational basis and may be subject to residency requirements for Chief Officers.
Additional Information How To Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Thursday, April 9, 2026.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to support your full participation.
Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-0040 Job Open Date 03/31/2026 Job Close Date 04/09/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
About the company
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The City of North Vancouver is an award-winning municipality in the heart of Metro Vancouver's beautiful North Shore. With a diverse culture, vibrant neighbourhoods and an impressive array of community amenities, we are a walkabout waterfront community that continues to thrive as a safe, liveable and sustainable City.
Our employees bring skills and expertise that reflect the range of services provided by the City, including those in the areas of administration, finance, planning, development, maintenance, parks, recreation, public works, policing and public safety. We are proud to offer a work environment that is personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.
We invite you to learn more about building a career with the City of North Vancouver. We envision a bright future that could include you!