After an extensive recruitment and interview process, Tantramar has announced Daniel Dupuis as the successful candidate for the director of protective services position, effective May 11.
In this role, Dupuis will be responsible for overseeing Tantramar’s Protective Services Department, including fire services delivery, by-law enforcement services, emergency management operations and animal control.
Dupuis brings over 20 years of experience in the fire service, most recently as the deputy chief of Dorchester Fire Department, and formerly with Memramcook Fire. Moving up through the ranks in each of these departments, he is a highly-respected and hard-working leader and has numerous fire certifications, including his International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Professional Seals – Instructor level.
Dupuis is an instructor with NBCC Miramichi, where he has trained over 1,000 firefighters in the province for duty under his time. He is also an executive member of Southeastern Firefighters’ Association (SEFFA). He has over a decade in senior management roles from his full-time employment, excelling in areas like change management, strategic leadership, community engagement, organizational leadership, financial management, and team development.
CAO Jennifer Borne says she looks forward to the addition of Dupuis to the municipality’s senior leadership team.
“I am confident that his expertise will lead to a positive impact in our Protective Services Department and support our goal to provide a safe and secure environment for both the team he leads and the residents of Tantramar,” she says.
