Head of Division - Intervention

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In the City of Gatineau, we offer more than just a job: we invite you to join a team of over 4,000 passionate colleagues, united to serve nearly 300,000 citizens in the heart of the fourth most important municipality in Quebec.

Come and experience the excitement of Gatineau! Here, we work together, with pleasure, to take on stimulating challenges where innovation, collaboration, and commitment are at the forefront.

In the City of Gatineau, you will build a meaningful career in a human environment where your talents can truly make a difference.

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Your Mission

Reporting to the Deputy Director - Operations and Prevention, the incumbent is responsible for managing all activities related to emergency interventions. To do this, they plan, coordinate, and direct the activities under their responsibility, taking into account the human, material, real estate, and informational resources under their responsibility. They ensure proactive management of the strategic plan and the implementation plan for overall risk management. They evaluate and analyze the needs of their division, particularly in terms of operational objectives related to the risk coverage scheme.

The Division Chief - Intervention mobilizes the teams under their authority and supervises the work of the operations chiefs, at all times and on the intervention sites where they will be responsible for the smooth running of operations and the application of current directives. They distribute and delegate the realization of projects, programs, mandates, and activities. They are involved in various service projects and contribute to the development of control and measurement tools and performance monitoring. They perform rotating on-call periods.

As a member of the staff, they contribute to the development and implementation of the service vision, in line with the organizational values, including visionary leadership and commitment. They act as a responsible person during major rescue interventions. They develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with all service actors, as well as with the City of Gatineau's internal and external partners. They report to their superior on the activities of their sector and are accountable for the results obtained.

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Profile Sought

• Hold an Officer II certificate, in accordance with the Fire Safety Act.
• Have five (5) years of experience in management positions, including one (1) year full-time as an operations chief in a unionized environment; any combination of education and experience deemed relevant will be considered.
• Have training in administration or any other relevant field (an asset).
• Ability to lead personnel with confidence during major rescue operations.
• Hold a valid class 4A driver's license (or equivalent).
• Meet the medical condition verification and security screening requirements.

Sought Skills

• Citizen orientation
• Collaborative leadership
• Global vision
• Improvement spirit
• Social intelligence
• Results-oriented
• Talent development
• Inspirational communication
• Decision-making courage

Staffing Process

Eligibility list: this pool will be used to fill temporary assignments of varying durations and permanent positions.

Work Schedule

Be available to work rotating shifts.

Salary

According to the Fire Chiefs' salary scale 157 253 $.

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Are you interested in applying?

Click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting, posted on our website at gatineau.ca/emploi, before 11:59 p.m. on October 9, 2026. You will need to have a profile to submit your application.

If you are having difficulty creating a profile or applying, we invite you to select the "Help" tab in the left menu on our website. For any other questions about the posting, we invite you to contact the Human Resources Department at (819) 243-2345, extension 7150.

All job applications must be submitted through the City of Gatineau's website. It is your responsibility to provide an up-to-date resume in French that contains the details that will allow us to determine with accuracy that your application meets the position's requirements in terms of education and experience. An incomplete application will not be considered.

We invite you to attach an electronic copy of your diplomas, official transcript or a comparative evaluation of your studies to your profile; the official copy may be requested during the exams or interview. For studies completed outside of Quebec, consult the

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