Fire Management Supervisor

Provincial Services Division / Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

Attention:
Wildland Fire Management Professionals!

As a Fire Management Supervisor, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of providing strategic oversight in the planning, coordination, and implementation of both operational and technical aspects of our fire management program. Stationed at the Fire Management Headquarters in Chapleau, your role is pivotal in shaping the direction and effectiveness of our efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of wildland fires.

We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of success and leadership in the strategic planning and management of a wildland fire management program. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services branch, where your contributions will be instrumental in safeguarding our forests and communities.

Please note: Travel will be required as needed.

About Us:

The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch provides wildland fire management services for the province including wildland fire management policies and strategies, fire prevention and detection, and the resources for managing wildland fires; aviation flight and maintenance crews and equipment in support of wildland fire and natural resources management, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies;

and emergency management in response to wildland fires, floods, drought/low water, dam failures, erosion, soil and bedrock instability, crude oil and natural gas exploration, natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, and salt solution mining emergencies.

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

• Provide program leadership in the administration, coordination and delivery of wildland fire management business
• Liaise closely with the district manager, forest industry, community officials, other stakeholders and the public
• Ensure the level of protection from wildland fires as directed by the Ontario government is provided
• Contribute to the ministry's goal of ecological sustainability
• Ensure the ecological role of wildland fire and its impacts on the landscape are well understood and utilized

• You have strategic leadership and management skills to provide leadership to a diverse, multi-disciplined team and oversee and schedule work in accordance with corporate, divisional and branch priorities.
• You have demonstrated experience developing, building and leading organizational capacity through inclusive, positive, and values-based leadership in areas of organizational design, recruitment, talent and performance management and labour relations matters.
• You have the ability to be responsible for the overall compliance with legislative statutes, collective agreements, government and ministry policies, directives, guidelines and commitments related services.
• You have sound judgement and political acuity skills to provide…