City of Pickering
Stephen Boyd has extensive experience in fire services, currently serving as Fire Chief for the City of Pickering since October 2017, after holding the position of Deputy Fire Chief. In June 2024, Stephen Boyd became the Regional Fire Coordinator for Durham Region. Prior to this, Stephen Boyd worked at the City of Oshawa from January 2012 to September 2017, where responsibilities included oversight of the Support Services Division and the Operations Division as Deputy Fire Chief. Stephen Boyd's career in the City of Oshawa began in September 1987, progressing through roles such as Training Officer, Captain Fire Services, Fire Prevention Officer, and Firefighter. Educationally, Stephen Boyd holds an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration and Governance from Ryerson University and a Company Officer Diploma in Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention from the Ontario Fire College.
City of Pickering
Pickering (population 99,200) is a welcoming and safe community, ideal for raising a family, starting and growing a business, and developing your career. An award-winning municipality, the City provides an unprecedented quality of life, has the highest diversity rate in Durham, and continues to attract residents and businesses from all over the world. Situated along the western edge of Durham Region, Pickering borders the City of Toronto, Markham, and Rouge National Park. Pickering has direct access to major highways, an educated and skilled labour force, exceptional infrastructure for business, prime employment lands, and a supportive municipal government. The City is comprised of ten departments: - Office of the CAO (Customer Care Centre and Public Affairs & Corporate Communications) -City Development -Community Services -Corporate Services -Economic Development & Strategic Projects -Engineering Services -Finance -Fire Services -Human Resources -Operations The City is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and strives to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment, and respect among all employees and community members. We recognize and value that diverse perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and lived experiences contribute to the growth and strength of the organization and community. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving communities including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and other diverse communities. The City’s dedicated staff are guided by core values and corporate priorities, which fuel an inclusive culture and encourage teamwork, customer service excellence, and personal and professional growth. The City provides a competitive compensation package (hybrid remote schedule, benefits, OMERS pension plan) with a focus on workplace wellness. Explore the City’s career opportunities and see how you can make a difference!