POSITION OVERVIEW:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Design, implement, and manage the department's training programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards, legal requirements, and best practices.
Conduct classroom and practical training sessions, including live fire scenarios, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and medical response.
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Training division, including overseeing all training programs to ensure staff are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills.
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive training programs that align with Fire Department standards and regulations.
Identify training needs, design and deliver programs, and assess staff performance to ensure operational readiness and safety.
Participate in the Duty Officer rotation, assume the role of Incident Commander during emergency incidents, and serve as Incident Safety Officer at larger incidents.
Evaluate staff performance at emergency scenes, ensuring effective application of training and safety protocols.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field plus a minimum of three years related experience in a management or supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II
NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor II or equivalent
NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer
Current Class 3 Driver's License with Air Endorsement for the Province of BC
EMALB First Responder Certification or higher
Successful completion of a Criminal Records Search
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III
NFPA 1002 Emergency Vehicle Operators
NFPA 1006 Technical Rope Rescue
NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue
NFPA 1006 Swiftwater Rescue
NFPA 1072 Hazardous Material Technician
Canadian Red Cross First Responder Instructor
NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

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