Chief of Police

Chief of Police

The Deep River Police Services Board invites applications from accomplished senior police leaders for the position of Chief of Police.  This role offers a rare opportunity to lead Ontario’s smallest police service, having a level of trust, visibility and community support that is increasingly uncommon in modern policing.  The Board is seeking an experienced and visionary individual who is a progressive, high-performance leader committed to integrity, inclusion, and excellence in community-based policing.

Deep River is a safe, engaged, and caring community of 4,500 residents on the Ottawa River who value proactive, compassionate policing.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who believes that effective policing is built on collaboration, respect, and community partnership.

The Board is seeking a Chief who values local community policing and will be strategic and supportive in maintaining the long-term sustainability of the service in Deep River. This includes building operational resilience, fostering regional partnerships, and maintaining public confidence in the unique value of a local police service, while ensuring adequate and effective policing.

The successful candidate will be a principled leader who values trust, integrity, and accountability; someone who understands and promotes police visibility and engagement, in line with the Deep River Police Strategic Plan, and maintains a local police service that is deeply woven into the fabric of the community.

A full description of the required qualification can be found here: DRPSB Chief of Police Posting.pdf

A competitive and comprehensive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with experience, qualifications and the responsibilities of the job. The salary range is $145,000 - $180,000.

Please forward your cover letter & resume no later than 16:00 on Friday, February 27, 2026 to:

Tracy Russell
Chair, Deep River Police Services Board
Email: secretary@deepriverpsb.ca

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The Town of Deep River is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please provide notice in advance to: hr@deepriver.ca

We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment.