Training Officer
Training Officer
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Job Description
Central York Fire Services is a fulltime consolidated fire service providing excellent public education fire prevention and emergency fire services to the residents of Aurora and Newmarket. These two vibrant communities are protected by a fire service that is able to respond effectively and competently to a wide range of emergencies and hazards through our Mission: To serve with professionalism honour and integrity.
Central York Fire Services serves a combined population of approximately 150000 and covers an area of 90 square kilometres. The department responds to approximately 5000 emergency calls each year; operating out of five fire stations three in Aurora and two in Newmarket. With a fulltime department of 154 staff Central York Fire Services is proud to offer a high level of leadership opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to two of the most dynamic and livable communities in Canada.
Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Chief the Training Officer is responsible for developing preparing delivering evaluating and monitoring training programs for CYFS staff. The Training Officers are integral for the implementation of approved training programs and working with the shift instructors on a wide variety of topics to ensure all frontline staff meet the job requirements. The Training Division coordinates Fire College courses identifies appropriate offsite training courses for staff to attend and develops and develops inservice training programs. They are responsible to coordinate shift instructors on the delivery of training material and procedures to frontline staff. These duties include managing some specialized equipment involvement in equipment research and procurement participate in recruit selection and promotional examinations as required.
Requirements
Certified NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I with ability to achieve Level II within 1 year.
Demonstrated commitment in ongoing skill development training programs and selfdirected learning to stay on top of emerging trends and challenges.
Demonstrate capability in organizing coordinating developing delivering evaluating monitoring and recording effective fire service training programs and materials.
Be able to perform all of the duties of a suppression firefighter as required.
Instruct/demonstrate and participate in areas of specialized rescue training.
Prepare and deliver training in a variety of styles e.g. lectures interactive sessions and demonstrations.
Utilize knowledge of various teaching techniques and methods including creating lesson plans guide sheets and use of variety of teaching aids.
Assess and evaluate learning outcomes
Demonstrate strong leadership and motivational skills and proven good judgment.
Demonstrate excellent mechanical aptitude.
Proficiently use computer including MS Office Internet and fire department management software (Firehouse) etc.
Demonstrate welldeveloped interpersonal excellent presentation organization skills and communication skills both written and verbal.
Be able to work independently as well as in a team.
Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all equipment and apparatus as well as policies procedures and guidelines of the Fire Department
Research and evaluate Fire Department policies operating guidelines techniques and equipment
Perform administrative duties
Possess a valid Ontario Drivers License Class D with Z endorsement.
Be available to work MondayFriday day shift and be flexible to changes to hours of work including vacation schedule and evenings and weekends when required.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
