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Capital Regional DistrictDeputy Fire Chief - Galiano IslandLeadership OpportunityReq ID: 1955 Business Unit: Housing Planning and Protective Services Division: Protective ServicesRegular / Auxiliary: RegularJob Type: Part-Time 0.6 FTERate of Pay: $76,925.08 - $90,500.13 yearly Hours of Work: 21 hours per weekPosting Date: July 14, 2026 Closing Date: Open until filled This position is located on beautiful Galiano Island, part of the Southern Gulf Islands, and located between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The population is around 1,700. Galiano Island has some community services, such as grocery stores, a hardware store, restaurants, resorts, and a healthcare centre.Position Purpose The Deputy Fire Chief reports to the Community Fire Chief, Galiano Island and is responsible for administering, planning, and directing the local service area fire department including administration, fire suppression, fire prevention and rescue activities of the department. The Deputy Fire Chief will also administer applicable local, provincial and federal fire regulations.Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes Reviews, adheres to, and directs the adherence to safe work procedures in the workplace and Fire Department, and generally promotes a safe work environment. Responsible for all operational and administrative activities of the Department directly, and through subordinate officers, and advises on all matters relating to fire protection and emergency response including medical first responder and rescue, and fire prevention services. Responsible for administering applicable Capital Regional District (CRD) bylaws and policies, provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and operating guidelines related to fire services and fire safety. Provides recommendations to the CRD Manager, Fire Services in respect to work standards and staffing levels. Responsible for the effective recruitment, training, supervising, and evaluation of subordinate positions and volunteer members of the Department. Ensures all volunteer firefighters and staff have appropriate and adequate training, and that all members of the department are trained consistently regarding all procedures and the scope of work. Oversees the appointment of Captains and Lieutenants in accordance with CRD Policies. Assigns and delegates tasks and responsibilities in accordance with the firefighters? levels of training and qualifications. In consultation with the Manager, Fire Services and CRD Human Resources, disciplines and addresses personnel and labour related matters in accordance with CRD policies and procedures. Develops and implements personnel succession planning programs for the Fire Department. Encourages and maintains an environment of high morale among members and complies with all relevant legislation, prioritizing volunteer and personnel safety. Responds to employee complaints and health and safety concerns related to the operations, in consultation with the CRD Manager, Fire Services. In consultation with the Manager, Fire Services develops, and maintains an annual budget and capital plan, for approval by the CRD Board. Determines and authorizes the purchase of all equipment, supplies and services, necessary for the operation and maintenance of the department in accordance with CRD policies and asset management principles. Ensures all records related to department operations, including personnel and maintenance of equipment are maintained. Monitors firefighting and rescue activities and attends or assumes command if required, including while off duty if available. Prepares reports and attends committee and board meetings as required. Responds to planning and land use referrals and provides guidance and information regarding development implications for firefighting as part of the development approval process. Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with CRD departments, neighbouring fire departments including mutual or