About the job
The fire chief runs the daily operations of the fire department at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, leading firefighting staff, setting emergency response strategy and managing the department's operating and capital budgets.
The role is fully on site, with a 37.5-hour week over five days. It involves physically hazardous settings as well as demanding work relations and human performance issues. Candidates must be eligible for a Level 2 (Secret) clearance, which requires at least 7 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Lead the fire department's day-to-day operations and staff
- Develop strategies and tactics for responding to emergencies
- Plan and manage the operating and capital budgets
- Maintain succession and asset management plans
- Keep training demanding and focused on outcomes
- Support the director on code compliance with the CNL licence and provincial and national codes
- Approve timecards and expenses and manage hiring with HR
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor's degree in fire science, fire administration, business or public administration, or a related field
- Ten years in fire service, with at least 5 in supervisory or administrative roles
- Fifteen years in the profession, including at least 5 as a deputy chief officer
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV, 1041 Instructor II, 1031 Inspector II, 1033 Investigator, 1035 Level II and 1403 live fire training
- Incident command training and experience
- Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including with union representatives
- Eligible for Level 2 (Secret) security clearance
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Where
- 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
- Kind of work
- Government & community services
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
About this posting
See the employer’s original posting for pay, vacancy and AI statements.
How to apply
Hirehood doesn’t see or keep applications made on the employer’s site.
Apply on employer’s site (opens in a new tab)Check my profile against this jobWrite a cover letter for it
Is this your job? Claim it to take applications on Hirehood.
Stay safe
Similar jobs
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories,
Chalk River Full-time · Posted 12 days ago
via CNL careers siteCanadian Nuclear Laboratories,
Chalk River Full-time · Hybrid · Posted 12 days ago
via CNL careers site