Fire chief, head of public works hired from within

Two job openings at Clearview Township have been filled by existing staffers.
Roree Payment, who has been serving as acting fire chief since Colin Shewell took a job as platoon chief with the London Fire Department in the fall, has accepted the role of Fire Chief for Clearview Fire and Emergency Services.
Payment has been with the department for 10 years, starting as a volunteer firefighter, advancing to captain in 2008 and to deputy chief 2014.
“Roree has demonstrated his leadership as deputy chief and excelled in training our paid on-call firefighters for four years. Roree has also invested in professional development by actively participating in continuous learning,” states a township news release.
As part of his role as chief, Payment will be named the Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Township of Clearview and will work collaboratively with the Simcoe County Mutual Aid agreement partners.
He will provide programs and services that protect the lives and property of Clearview citizens from fire, sudden medical emergencies, and exposure to dangerous conditions. He is responsible for fire prevention, public education, rescue and suppression services.
“I am confident that Roree will serve our community with a high level of responsible leadership,” said Mayor Doug Measures.
Payment was selected for the job through a competitive recruitment process, said the news release.
“It’s with great pride I accept the role of Fire Chief with Clearview Fire. I would like to thank the hiring committee for giving me the opportunity to lead this first rate fire department, all those who were in my corner and five special ladies who supported and encouraged me along the way,” said Payment via Twitter.
The township is now in the process of hiring a deputy fire chief to replace Payment.
Filling the role of Director of Public Works for Clearview, is Mike Rawn.
Rawn, a certified engineering technologist, is taking over for Gerry LeMay, who is retiring.
Rawn is a 22-year employee with the township. He has been the General Manager of Environmental Services since 2012, before that he served as Superintendent of water and sewer for 11 years.
As the Director of Public Works, Rawn will be responsible for the overall general planning, administration, maintenance and financial management of the Public Works Department, and oversee the implementation of all engineering, planning and operational requirements for new and existing development within the municipality.
“Clearview has had some recent staff retirements, providing the township with the opportunity to restructure the Public Works Department to suit the current and future needs of the community,” said a news release.
“Succession planning and professional development of staff resources continue to build the skills of our staff to better serve the public,” said Measures.
Rawn will start his new job on April 1.