Fire Training Officer

**July 4, 2025**
**Training Officer**
**Township of Woolwich Fire Job Posting**

Discover the charms of the Township of Woolwich, a growing community with a bright, well-managed and well-planned future in the Region of Waterloo. Woolwich is known for its unique heritage, farms and farmers markets, scenic trails, bridges, and landmarks. Our communities provide a rural lifestyle with all the conveniences of urban centres nearby. The quality of life in Woolwich is superior, and as an employee of the Township, you will play a key role in helping shape the next phase of our future growth and development.

Fire Services has a new, and exciting opportunity, and is seeking a permanent full time Training Officer.

**The Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Training Officer will coordinate all training activities for the fire department, fire stations, and 3rd party providers and oversee a broad spectrum of training areas.

As the Training Officer, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

- Develop, coordinate, and lead the Fire Suppression Division training programs
- Prepare, develop, deliver and evaluate training programs, manuals, lesson plans, guide sheets and training syllabus and maintain training schedule in compliance with Regulation O. Reg 343/22 Firefighter Certification
- Create and assist Station Trainers with lesson plan development and delivery of all training
- Maintain comprehensive training records for all personnel and ensure their entry into a records management system
- Develop, review, and revise Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG)
- Lead department committees
- Coordinate firefighter Bi-Annual SCBA Fit Testing
- Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and apparatus assigned to the Training Department
- Conduct required classification/promotional examinations for members of the department, conduct instructor evaluations and report results
- Ensure emergencies are handled in accordance with training and departmental operational guidelines and policies
- Research and advise technological changes in operations, and make recommendations regarding new equipment purchases
- Assist in recruiting and hiring new volunteer fire fighters
- Perform firefighting duties, as required
- Participate in the Health and Safety Committee
- Other duties as assigned

The Training Officer ensures compliance with Mandatory Firefighter Certification regulations, will act as a Certified Incident Safety Officer (ISO) during large-scale incidents, deliver corporate training to other township departments, and will serve as the Designated Officer for the department.

We are seeking an experienced professional with a minimum of five years Fire Officer experience. A post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Safety Administration, Business Administration, Adult Learning or a related field would be an asset.
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II
- NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I and II
- Current First Aid and CPR certification

The following certifications would be considered an asset:

- Certification in Adult Education
- NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer

**Compensation**:
This position offers a comprehensive benefit package, pension plan, and an annual salary range of $79,189.00 to $98,986.00.

**Working Conditions**:
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $79,189.00-$98,986.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-25