The North Bay Police Service Board is undergoing a strategic change and will have two Deputy Chiefs of Police.
A national search is getting underway with the hiring of a company to seek candidates.
Officials say the recruitment will fill the current Deputy Chief vacancy, which has been held by an Acting Deputy Chief since the spring of 2025.
They say the initiative also supports the addition of a second permanent Deputy Chief position with the new Community Safety and Policing Act increasing administrative, governance, compliance, and reporting responsibilities for Deputy Chiefs and other senior leaders.
“It has also strengthened the role of police service boards, resulting in more briefing requirements, reporting, policy development, and ongoing coordination between the service and the board,” states a release. “As a result, policing has become more complex, making succession planning increasingly important. Effective succession planning helps reduce organizational risk by maintaining leadership during retirements, leaves of absence, or other transitions with minimal disruption. It also supports leadership development, prepares future leaders for advancement, and helps preserve critical organizational knowledge.”
In the interim, an Acting Deputy Chief is in place during a temporary and approved leave of absence by the current Deputy Chief.
