Deputy Fire Chief of Training

Do you enjoy training and mentoring others? Do you want to work in an environment that allows you to manage, facilitate and implement a comprehensive training program for the firefighters at CNL? Do you see yourself taking command responsibility at emergency incidents? If you answered yes, do we have the perfect role for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Deputy Chief of Training, and it could be you. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Supervising training Officers.
• Assessing and reviewing the development and implementation of lesson plans.
• Directing firefighting staff at both emergencies and regular scheduled activities.
• Conducting annual performance reviews of Training Officers and Training Coordinator.
• Encouraging communications between the supervisor and his/her employee in matters relating to job performance, career planning and development.
• Providing the Company with an inventory of its skilled resources for purposes of human resources planning and development.
• Communicating to the Fire Chief, information relevant to the employee's level of performance and potential to advance or transfer in the Company and to determine what development may be needed.
• Observing and coaching of CRL Fire Operations Staff.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Certified to NFPA 1001 Firefighter Levels I & II.
  • Certified to NFPA 1002 Standard for Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pump.
  • Certified to NFPA 1041 - Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Level III and
    willing to acquire Live Fire Instructor in Charge.
  • Certified to NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer for Professional Qualifications Level II and willing to progress through to acquiring Level IV.
  • Certified to NFPA 1035 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator, Level I and willing to progress through to acquiring Level III.
  • Certified to NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.
  • Certified to NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, Health & Safety Officer and Incident Safety Officer Levels.
  • Certified to NFPA 1072 Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, Hazardous Materials Technician Level and willing to acquire Incident Commander Level.
  • Certified to Ontario Incident Management System Level 200/250.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain training certificates in First Aid, CPR, O2 BLS, and AED.
• Experience
  • 10 or more years of progressively responsible related experience or any equivalent combination of
    education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Must possess a valid Class D Driver's License with Z endorsement or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of nuclear industry standards for developing and implementing training program.
  • Extensive knowledge of modern firefighting, related emergency services and the operation and routine maintenance of apparatus and equipment.
  • Demonstrably aware of and able to implement NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions regarding the CRL Live Fire Fighting Training Centre (LFFTC).
  • Demonstrably aware of and able to implement NFPA 1561 Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety.
  • Ensures appropriate interpretation and application of legislation, codes, and the licensing agreement.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable NFPA standards and other standards related to the job requirements of CRL Fire Operations department.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with department staff and the general public both orally and in writing.
  • Maturity and interpersonal skills, ability to comprehend or be cognizant with a broad range of technological and/or business issues.
  • Must have the ability to organize work responsibilities associated with the position.
  • Subject matter expert in specialized areas considered an asset.
  • Ability to effectively instruct a variety of subjects to students at all levels
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security."
    

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to respond, as scheduled, to emergencies at CRL and/or throughout Renfrew County.
• During emergencies, work in highly hazardous IDLH and Hot Zone environments and wear personal protective equipment.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that's right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.