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ABOUT OUR CLIENT JMC HR Consulting is proud to support recruitment on behalf of The Town of Woodstock for a newly established leadership role: EMO Director & Fire Chief. The Town of Woodstock is committed to protecting the safety, wellbeing, and resilience of its community. This position reflects the Towns continued investment in strong emergency preparedness, operational excellence, and professional fire service leadership. This is a full-time, permanent, non-bargaining role (40 hours per week) reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). ABOUT THE ROLE The EMO Director & Fire Chief provides strategic leadership, operational command, and administrative oversight for all municipal emergency management and fire services. This role ensures compliance with the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Act, Fire Prevention Act, municipal bylaws, and applicable provincial standards. The successful candidate will lead emergency preparedness planning, incident command, fire suppression operations, fire prevention programming, training, and departmental administration. This position works closely with Municipal Council, NB EMO, the Office of the Fire Marshal, Woodstock Police Force, RCMP, Public Works, regional partners, and community stakeholders. JOB DUTIES Develop, maintain, and update the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) Conduct hazard, risk, and vulnerability analyses (HRVAs) Lead emergency preparedness planning, continuity of operations, and evacuation protocols Activate and manage the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) during emergencies Provide leadership under the Incident Command System (ICS) Serve as primary liaison with NB EMO, RCMP, provincial agencies, and emergency partners Lead public education initiatives and emergency exercises Provide command and oversight of fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and medical first response (if applicable) Establish operational policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines Oversee fire inspections in accordance with provincial legislation Develop and deliver firefighter training programs aligned with NB Firefighter Training Standards Ensure operational readiness of personnel, equipment, stations, and apparatus Lead overall department administration and policy development Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets Oversee payroll, purchasing, procurement, and asset lifecycle planning Manage mutual aid and service agreements Supervise personnel including scheduling, labour relations, recruitment, and performance management Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation and Workers Compensation requirements Report regularly to Council, the CAO, and the Fire Board EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED 810 years of progressive experience within a Fire Service Minimum 5 years in a senior officer, supervisory, or command role Experience in a municipal or governmental environment considered a strong asset Demonstrated experience leading emergency responses and developing emergency management plans preferred Strong knowledge of the NB Emergency Measures Act, Fire Prevention Act, and provincial fire codes Proven leadership, decision-making, and crisis management ability Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with elected officials, volunteers, and provincial partners Experience in budgeting, reporting, and departmental administration Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) NFPA 1001 Level II (required) NFPA 1021 Level I or II (preferred) Basic Emergency Management (NB EMO) certification required or obtained within 12 months ICS 100 and 200 required; ICS 300 and 400 preferred Valid unrestricted drivers license (Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement may be required) A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required prior to employment and throughout the term of employment. If you have questions about this opportunity, please reach out to Chantal Shaw at . We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for next steps in the recruitment process will be contacted.