Senior Wildfire Operations Leader
Municipality of North Cowichan • north cowichan, bc • Posted July 04, 2026
About the Role
Shape the future of wildfire operations as the Assistant Chief for the Municipality of North Cowichan. Your strategic leadership will guide emergency response and community safety in this vital role.
In this management position, you will ensure top-tier wildfire mitigation efforts while overseeing training, compliance, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Fire Chief, you'll direct and evaluate various programs crucial for community resilience against wildfires. This position requires commitment and flexibility for effective execution of responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop wildfire mitigation and emergency response frameworks
• Supervise unionized firefighting personnel and volunteers
• Lead the design and assessment of operational programs
• Authorize budgets and oversee fiscal management
• Represent the Municipality in public safety forums
Requirements:
• At least 5 years in a Fire Officer role essential
• Wildfire Mitigation Special...
In this management position, you will ensure top-tier wildfire mitigation efforts while overseeing training, compliance, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Fire Chief, you'll direct and evaluate various programs crucial for community resilience against wildfires. This position requires commitment and flexibility for effective execution of responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop wildfire mitigation and emergency response frameworks
• Supervise unionized firefighting personnel and volunteers
• Lead the design and assessment of operational programs
• Authorize budgets and oversee fiscal management
• Represent the Municipality in public safety forums
Requirements:
• At least 5 years in a Fire Officer role essential
• Wildfire Mitigation Special...