Division Chief, Public Education and Professional Development
City of Toronto · Fire Services, Community Risk Reduction (CRR)
This job in plain words
The Division Chief leads the Public Education division and the CRR Professional Development section at Toronto Fire Services, reporting to the Deputy Chief. The job is based at Fire & Paramedic HQ and EMS Station 53 in North York, and includes a rotating on-call duty after hours and on weekends.
Can you apply?
The posting is public on the City of Toronto job site, and no internal-only limit is stated. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications, including an Ontario Class G driver's licence and NFPA 1031, 1035 and 1041 qualifications. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
- Education
- Not stated · Post-secondary education in a relevant field is an asset, not a requirement.
- Experience
- Considerable leadership experience and experience leading a team of professionals.
- Job type
- Full-time, permanent. Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
What they ask for:
- Considerable leadership experience.
- Experience leading, motivating and coaching a team of professionals.
- Demonstrated experience with the Fire Code and Building Code, inspections and public education.
- Knowledge of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and related laws.
- NFPA 1031, 1035 and 1041 professional qualifications are required.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
What you would do
- Lead the Public Education division and its District Chief.
- Manage the CRR Professional Development section and its District Chief.
- Plan staffing and monitor the annual budget for the division.
- Handle day-to-day labour relations and discipline for assigned staff.
- Build partnerships with provincial and City partners.
- Take on-call duty for CRR outside normal working hours.
How to apply
Apply online through the official City of Toronto job posting before the closing date. The posting period runs from October 21 to November 18, 2026.
Good to know:
- NFPA 1033 is an asset. If the successful applicant does not hold it, they must complete it as a condition of employment.
- This role includes a rotational on-call system within CRR as required.
- The City offers accommodation during the recruitment process on request.
We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the City of Toronto career site counts: read it before you apply.
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