Firefighter Trainer

1 week ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating, developing, delivering, supervising and monitoring comprehensive training activities for firefighters and other staff participating in training programs. This role involves providing public education, fire prevention and a wide range of administrative duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Develop, coordinate, deliver, monitor and schedule comprehensive training programs in compliance with all relevant legislative and safety standards.
  2. Attend emergency incidents, as required, to assess training needs and make recommendations to improve safety methods and efficiency.
  3. Maintain training records and prepare reports on activities.
  4. Provide input into the department's safety standards, policies, procedures, practices and bylaws.
  5. Prepare and evaluate tenders, quotations, proposal calls, reports and awards or recommends awards in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy.
  6. Prepare and monitor, under the direction of the Chief, Fire, the Fire training programs annual operating and capital budgets.
  7. Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that reporting staff follow established safety procedures and standards.
  8. Act as Fire Chief and other staff positions as assigned.
  9. Other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Considerable work is performed under normal office conditions. Responds to emergency situations, many that occur outside of normal working hours. Exposure to health hazards, smoke/fumes, chemicals, temperature extremes and noise in firefighting and emergency situations.

Knowledge and Skills:

  1. Five years' previous related firefighting experience including Instructor training and 6 months on-the-job training.
  2. Fire Fighter NFPA 1001 Certification Level I and II.
  3. Fire Fighter NFPA 1006 Certification.
  4. Fire Officer III.
  5. Fire Service Instructor Level II.
  6. Incident Command System Level 300.
  7. Incident Safety Officer.
  8. Class 3 Driver's license & Air Brake Endorsement.
  9. Standard First Aid, CPR level C and oxygen therapy.
  10. Effective public relations and public speaking skills.
  11. Proven leadership, organizational and prioritizing skills.
  12. Work effectively independently or in a team environment.

Additional certifications required include but not limited to:

  1. Defensive Driving & Hazard Avoidance; Wildland firefighting basics; HAZMAT Operations Level, Aerial Ladder Operations, etc.

Examples of Required Equipment to Operate:

All fire apparatus, fire rescue and related equipment but not limited to pumper, tanker, rescue vehicle, automobile extraction tools, wildlife firefighter and technical rescue equipment.

Accommodation Requests:

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via . Instructions on applications are provided at . If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at .

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Variety of tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.

Employment Contract IAFF 2217