Program Coordinator, Fire and Life Safety Education
Program Coordinator, Fire and Life Safety Education
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27-08-2025
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ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager Emergency Management and functionally to the Regional Fire Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of fire/life safety and personal emergency preparedness educational programing at the Community Safety Village; designing facilitating administering and evaluating fire prevention programs mandated under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and personal emergency preparedness education program under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; facilitating Risk Watch and programs of Fire/Life Safety for those who visit and use the Safety Village; working closely and in co-operation with York Region Police and other educators (e.g. EMS Public Health Educators) in the day-to-day administration of the Village.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Researches designs develops delivers and evaluates public education programs that apply the principles of fire and life safety and adhere to legislation with respect to public education; prepares training materials including lesson plans with identified learning objectives and any other materials needed for presentations to classes; develops and ensures availability of learning resources.
- Monitors program budget and resources assigned to carry out public life safety fire and personal emergency preparedness education and makes recommendations to the annual program budget.
- Prepares monthly staffing reports for Manager; maintains on-going total staffing hours to assist with assigning coverage.
- Co-ordinates and schedules the activities of casual staff volunteers and co-op students; provides training monitors the activities and evaluates casual staff volunteers and co-op students; co-ordinates activities for Fire Prevention Week; recommends professional development opportunities and participates in the evaluation and selection of the casual-on-call staff as required.
- Monitors casual on-call staffing budget assigned to the Safety Village and makes recommendations to annual staffing budget.
- Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns as appropriate from the general public etc.
- Researches designs develops delivers and evaluates a personal emergency preparedness program for grade five students which identifies types of disasters that may affect the Region components of a family disaster plan evacuation considerations and family disaster supplies; prepares training materials including lesson plans with identified learning objectives and any other materials needed for presentation to classes.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Safety Village Department and Corporate objectives.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Education or related field and successful completion of the Public Fire and Life Safety Educators Certificate from the Ontario Fire Marshals Office or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years Teaching experience or experience as a Public Educator.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in sound teaching/learning strategies methods and delivery techniques based on learner styles/needs.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service communication team work initiative/self management and accountability and flexibility/adaptability.
- Knowledge of marketing principles and creative and technical ability to develop relevant and age appropriate educational resources.
- Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications including proficiency in word processing spreadsheet and presentation software and proficiency in desktop publishing software required to create educational/promotional resources.
- Ability to plan design develop and deliver Regional-based education programs including the ability to deliver education to high risk groups in the Region.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships/coalitions and conduct successful fundraising.
- Ability to conduct needs analysis and produce fire and safety concern profiles relevant to curriculum and the community being served.
- Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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