Position: Deputy Fire Chief – Operations
About: YVR Fire & Rescue is a department at Vancouver Airport Authority dedicated to protecting and educating customers, the community, and the environment through the delivery of professional aircraft fire rescue service. The department prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, striving to be the best Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting department in Canada.
Requirements: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in fire and rescue services; post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Fire Service Leadership or related field; NFPA 1021 Level III, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1041 Level II certifications; Incident Command Certification Level 300; valid BC Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement; DAVOP license to operate equipment/vehicles in airside areas; availability for rotational after-hours on-call duty; demonstrated computer competency in related business and office software programs; demonstrated business writing competency
Benefits: performance-based incentive, generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, continuous learning opportunities
