Body: Council Type: By-law Meeting: Regular Date: 2018 Collection: By-laws Municipality: South Frontenac
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TOWNSHIPOF SOUTH FRONTENAC BY-LAW2018-20 A BY-LAW TO APPOINT A FIRE CHIEF FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC WHEREAS the Council of the Township of South Frontenac deems it desirable and expedient to appoint a Township Fire Chief; and WHEREAS Section 6 of the Fire Prevention and Protection Act, 1997 authorizes a
municipality to appoint a Fire Chiefwho is responsible to Council for the delivery of Fire Services.
NOW THEREFORE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH
FRONTENAC, BY ITS COUNCIL, HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.
That Council appoint Mr. Darcy Knott as Fire Chief and Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Township of South Frontenac.
That Mr. Knott’s duties shall be as set down in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto and forming part of this by-law.
The salary range for the position of Fire Chief is as established by Council as part of it’s management salary grid.
Any and all by-laws or parts thereof conflicting with this by-law hereby repealed.
This By-law shall be in force and effect on May 1, 2018.
Dated at the Township of South Frontenac this 3rd day ofApril, 2018 Read a first and second time this 3 day of April, 2018. Read a third time and finally passed this 3rd day ofApril, 2018. THE CORPORATIONOF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC
^z Ron Vandewal, Mayor
Way,
ief Administrative Officer
SCHEDULE"A" ROLE DESCRIPTION TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC FIRE CHIEF GENERALPURPOSE Carries out the statutory duties of the Fire Chief. Responsible for overall operation of the Department, including firefighting, training, fire prevention public education, auto extrication, rescue, all life and property saving functions for whichthe Department is responsible. Responsible for planning and coordination and for operating the Department in an effective and efficient manner.
SUPERVISIONRECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer and has a reporting relationship to Council on an as required basis
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides direct supervision to Volunteer Deputy Chief(s) and Captain(s) and indirect supervision to approximately 120 Volunteer Firefighters
ROLEEXPECTATIONS .
Exercises the powers and duties imposed on the Chief Fire Official under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.
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Responsible for the operations, budgeting and strategic planning of the Suppression, Fire Prevention and Training Divisions. Respond to emergency scenes and assume Command only as required.
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Ensures compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Ministry of Labour Section 21 Guidance Notes.
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Responsible for ensuring that incidents are reported to the appropriate authorities as required bythe Fire Protection and Prevention Act.
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Responsible for the compliance of the Municipality under the Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act.
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Fulfil the duties of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator under
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the Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act. Responsible for the duties of the Chief Fire Official under the Ontario Fire Code.
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Remain current in all aspects ofthe Fire Service and applicable legislation. Prepares, recommends and implements such Standard Operating Procedures and departmental rules as may be necessary for the care and protection of -the property of the department, for the conduct of the volunteers and generally for the efficient and effective operation ofthe department.
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Regularly reviews and revises the policies and procedures ofthe department to ensure that they are appropriate under the circumstances.
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Ensures that volunteer firefighters are adequately trained for their
responsibilities as firefighters including administration andfirefightingwithin budgets approved byCouncil.
. Secures professional assistanceto counsel firefighters when dealingwith injury and/or death of people they know.
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Ensures the buildings and equipment of the department are maintained inorder to ensure the fastest possible response time during emergency conditions.
. Assists the ChiefBuilding Official/Zoning Administrator, the Planner/Deputy Clerk, the CAO/Clerk and others involved in plans examination and inspection of development orproposed development in the FireArea.
Prepares operating and capital budgets forthe fire department and submits annual reports
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Attends Council and management meetings, fire meetings and training, chiefs meetings, mutual aid meetings as required Ensures tendering and purchase policies are followed and approves purchase
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orders and invoices relating to the fire department in accordance with the budget(s) approved by Council Consults with volunteer firefighter representatives and makes
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recommendations regarding the hiring, promotion discipline or discharge of individuals under the fire chief s supervision
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Maintains accurate records and assumes responsibility for the clerical duties and filing of all correspondence and records concerning the fire department
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Performs any other related duties assigned by his/her supervisor. Works with other Supervisors and departments in the Municipality to ensure decisions are made that are the best for the entire organization
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS EXPECTED .
Be knowledgeable and keep current on fire protection and prevention standard,
changes in methods forfire suppression, recent changes to Emergency Management procedures and related matters.
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Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office & Emergency Management, other related provincial ministries and Fire Chiefs of similar sized municipalities in the area and make the CAO/Clerk and Council aware of any steps that can be taken to improve the efficiency and effectiveness ofthe Township’s Fire Department. Must be prepared to be “on call” and availableto workto handle emergencies or meet deadlines.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCEDESIRED
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Minimum often years of experience in fire and rescue services including five years of progressively responsible leadership experience; Ontario Fire College certification and knowledge in all areas of fire services, including fire prevention, public education, investigations, code enforcement, communications, mechanical, fire suppression and emergency response; Knowledge of fire prevention methods and of the Fire Prevention and Protection
Act and Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code required. Certification as a Fire Prevention Officer will be considered an asset; Degree/diploma in business, public administration or related field would be an
asset (acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered);
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Demonstrated ability to direct, guide, and evaluate the delivery offire protection services;
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Working knowledge ofthe existing legislative framework related to municipal operations; administers and enforces acts such as the Fire Protection and
Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, Occupational Health and SafetyAct, Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act;
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Proven Leadership qualities with the aptitude to coach and mentor a volunteer workforce;
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Experience in Team Building and Strategic Planning; Strong understanding of Training and a background in Adult Education or Fire
Service training programs. NFPA Certification as a Senior Officer or equivalent will be considerate an asset;
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Demonstrated strong administrative skills, development and management of capital and operating budgets, departmental reporting, supervisory experience;
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Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
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Demonstrated advanced computer skills with MicrosoftApplications;
Valid MTO Class DZ Ontario Driver’s License, clean driving abstract and a satisfactory Police check.
OTHER FACTORSTO CONSIDER .
Work is diversified and complex and involves developing solutions to problems for major functions. Carries out tasks requiring a significantconcentration on a variety of activities, some of which involve the assessment of a considerable number of options.
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Incorrect or inappropriate decisions can have a serious impact on the municipality’s reputation; financial status or administrative efficiency and decisions can affect an important segment of the Townships operations. Develops and has responsibility for administration of a departmental budget. Gives general supervision and manages and directs the work of a major unit of the organization and duties are varied and intricate. Regularly formulates or participates in the formulation of
programs/policies affecting an important segment of municipal operations Work involves frequent contact with the public, elected officials, other levels of government and a wide variety ofstaff relating to a service that is important to the operation of the municipality.
COMPENSATION
Based on a 40-hour workweek and in accordance with the Salary Schedule adopted by Council and amended from time to time.
Benefits in accordance with Township policies Probationaryperiod-1 yearofactiveemployment
