Req ID: 26966
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning
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-Develop and implement strategic service plans that enhance community safety and quality of life (suppression and non-suppression)
-Lead the ongoing review and execution of the Fire Master Plan, addressing key focus areas such as intensification, response times, public education, internal training, NFPA certification, and emergency medical services
-Align departmental priorities with the City’s Strategic Plan and Fire Master Plan
-Design and deliver sustainable business plans that ensure responsible emergency service delivery
Operational Excellence
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-Drive continuous improvement and innovation across all service areas
-Deliver operational excellence and continue to enhance MFES’s involvement in the community
-Identify and implement Fire Master Plan recommendations and workplans to meet evolving service requirements
-Establish emergency service targets to guide efficient resource allocation
-Oversee departmental LEAN projects and performance improvement initiatives
Workforce Development & Labour Relations
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-Lead a high-performing team through mentorship, training, and strategic workforce planning
-Foster a culture of professional growth, safety, and accountability by setting performance expectations and ensuring adherence to safety and service standards
-Actively engage with Association representatives to negotiate agreements, and uphold collective bargaining obligations within a respectful and productive workplace
-Ensure succession planning and employee engagement are embedded in operational strategies
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
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-Build strong relationships with Mayor and Council, boards, community groups, and inter-agency partners
-Provide timely updates and briefings on strategic initiatives, budgetary and service changes and challenges
-Lead public policy development aligned with corporate standards, emerging trends and community safety goals
-Review and update service agreements and regulatory bylaws to reflect legislative and community changes.
Skills and Qualifications
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-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.
Why Join Us?
Mississauga is a city on the move—diverse, innovative, and committed to excellence in public service. As Fire Chief, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the safety and resilience of our community while leading one of the most respected fire services in the country.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 185,671.00 - $ 247,562.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Fire Station No.101 - H.Q., 15 Fairview Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5B 1K7
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office, CMO/Fire Division, Fire Division
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodationmississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
