Fire Training Officer
Apply NowCompany: City of Fort Saskatchewan
Location: Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A1
Description:
Job Number:
J0425-0981
Job Title:
Fire Training Officer
Job Type:
Permanent Full time
Employee Group:
Union Local IAFF 5277
Job Category:
Fire Services
Open Positions:
1
Date Posted:
April 24, 2025
Closing Date:
May 7, 2025
Salary:
$61.02/Hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief (Operations & Training), the Fire Training Officer will be responsible for planning, developing, coordination, and implementing comprehensive training programs to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our fire personnel. They work closely with the four (4) platoons to ensure they are equipped with the necessary training to effectively respond to emergency situations, improve their performance, and maintain a high level of operational readiness.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Design and deliver training initiatives that align with the department's strategic objectives, covering areas such as firefighting, apparatus operations, hazardous materials, water/ice rescue, rope rescue, emergency medical services, incident command, and other relevant topics.
Coordinate and develop an annual training calendar based on professional development plans in conjunction with the Platoon Chiefs.
Develop and implement training metrics and objectives related to job performance requirements required to meet the established department level of service.
Organize and conduct classroom lectures, hands-on drills, simulations, and practical exercises to provide operational employees with practical knowledge, skills development, and experience.
Create and maintain training materials, including presentations, manuals, handouts, videos, and online resources, to support the training program.
Accurately document training activities, attendance, evaluations, and certification.
Offer guidance supervision and support to new recruits, less-experienced firefighters and trainers.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Well-developed attention to detail, problem solving, and communication skills to promote a safe and effective work culture is essential in this position. It is important that the successful candidate can work collaboratively in a team environment while building positive working relationships.
This position requires a minimum grade 12 diploma or equivalent. A post-secondary Diploma or undergraduate Degree is considered an asset in the field of Educational Studies, Adult Learning and Education or instructional Design and Delivery. The successful candidate will have 15 years' experience working in emergency services, along with 5 years' experience working in a supervisory/leadership role. Experience in developing and delivering training programs, preferably in the fire or emergency services field is required. Familiarity with training technologies and tools, including simulation software and e-learning platforms with the ability to understand, explain, implement, and teach policies and procedures is essential. The incumbent will have extensive knowledge of fire behavior, strategies, and tactics of firefighting in the areas of urban, rural and wildland. Experience working in a unionized environment and in a composite fire service is required. The successful candidate will be proficient with Target Solutions Learning Management System and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience utilizing Fire Pro 2 is considered an asset.
The following certificates are required:
NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (Level 1 & 2)
NFPA 1002 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (Driver, Pump, and Aerial)
NFPA 1006 - Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations
NFPA 1021 - Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (Level 1 & 2)
NFPA 1041 - Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications (Level 1 & 2)
NFPA 1521 - Incident Safety Officer
NFPA 1031 - Standard for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Professional Qualifications, Level 1
NFPA 470 - Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, Awareness and Operations Level
Ice Rescue Technician
Swift Water Rescue Technician
Pleasure Craft Operators License
Boat Rescue Operator
ICS 300
Blue Card Incident Command
Safety Codes Officer Group A
Alberta Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operators License, or equivalent with Air Brake Endorsement and no more than five (5) demerits.
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics
CPR BLS Provider
The following certificates are considered assets:
NFPA 1033 - Fire Investigator
ICS 400
IAFF Fireground Survival Instructor
NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Technician
NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue 1
NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician
Safety Codes Officer designation - Fire Group B1 and C2
Blue Card Instructor/Trainer
NFPA 1403 Live fire fixed facility instructor
Advanced Care Paramedic registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics
AMSHA Leadership for Safety Excellence
A current 5-year drivers abstract is required at the time of interview. The successful candidate will be able to provide a clear Police Security Clearance with a Vulnerable Sector Check and successfully complete a Health evaluation. (physical ability, medical evaluation, and mental health review)
This position is within the scope of IAFF Local 5277, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Mtis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Are you interested in this job?
J0425-0981
Job Title:
Fire Training Officer
Job Type:
Permanent Full time
Employee Group:
Union Local IAFF 5277
Job Category:
Fire Services
Open Positions:
1
Date Posted:
April 24, 2025
Closing Date:
May 7, 2025
Salary:
$61.02/Hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief (Operations & Training), the Fire Training Officer will be responsible for planning, developing, coordination, and implementing comprehensive training programs to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our fire personnel. They work closely with the four (4) platoons to ensure they are equipped with the necessary training to effectively respond to emergency situations, improve their performance, and maintain a high level of operational readiness.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Design and deliver training initiatives that align with the department's strategic objectives, covering areas such as firefighting, apparatus operations, hazardous materials, water/ice rescue, rope rescue, emergency medical services, incident command, and other relevant topics.
Coordinate and develop an annual training calendar based on professional development plans in conjunction with the Platoon Chiefs.
Develop and implement training metrics and objectives related to job performance requirements required to meet the established department level of service.
Organize and conduct classroom lectures, hands-on drills, simulations, and practical exercises to provide operational employees with practical knowledge, skills development, and experience.
Create and maintain training materials, including presentations, manuals, handouts, videos, and online resources, to support the training program.
Accurately document training activities, attendance, evaluations, and certification.
Offer guidance supervision and support to new recruits, less-experienced firefighters and trainers.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Well-developed attention to detail, problem solving, and communication skills to promote a safe and effective work culture is essential in this position. It is important that the successful candidate can work collaboratively in a team environment while building positive working relationships.
This position requires a minimum grade 12 diploma or equivalent. A post-secondary Diploma or undergraduate Degree is considered an asset in the field of Educational Studies, Adult Learning and Education or instructional Design and Delivery. The successful candidate will have 15 years' experience working in emergency services, along with 5 years' experience working in a supervisory/leadership role. Experience in developing and delivering training programs, preferably in the fire or emergency services field is required. Familiarity with training technologies and tools, including simulation software and e-learning platforms with the ability to understand, explain, implement, and teach policies and procedures is essential. The incumbent will have extensive knowledge of fire behavior, strategies, and tactics of firefighting in the areas of urban, rural and wildland. Experience working in a unionized environment and in a composite fire service is required. The successful candidate will be proficient with Target Solutions Learning Management System and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience utilizing Fire Pro 2 is considered an asset.
The following certificates are required:
NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (Level 1 & 2)
NFPA 1002 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (Driver, Pump, and Aerial)
NFPA 1006 - Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations
NFPA 1021 - Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (Level 1 & 2)
NFPA 1041 - Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications (Level 1 & 2)
NFPA 1521 - Incident Safety Officer
NFPA 1031 - Standard for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Professional Qualifications, Level 1
NFPA 470 - Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, Awareness and Operations Level
Ice Rescue Technician
Swift Water Rescue Technician
Pleasure Craft Operators License
Boat Rescue Operator
ICS 300
Blue Card Incident Command
Safety Codes Officer Group A
Alberta Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operators License, or equivalent with Air Brake Endorsement and no more than five (5) demerits.
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics
CPR BLS Provider
The following certificates are considered assets:
NFPA 1033 - Fire Investigator
ICS 400
IAFF Fireground Survival Instructor
NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Technician
NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue 1
NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician
Safety Codes Officer designation - Fire Group B1 and C2
Blue Card Instructor/Trainer
NFPA 1403 Live fire fixed facility instructor
Advanced Care Paramedic registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics
AMSHA Leadership for Safety Excellence
A current 5-year drivers abstract is required at the time of interview. The successful candidate will be able to provide a clear Police Security Clearance with a Vulnerable Sector Check and successfully complete a Health evaluation. (physical ability, medical evaluation, and mental health review)
This position is within the scope of IAFF Local 5277, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Mtis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Are you interested in this job?