Fire Training Officer
February 6 2025
Industries
Energy
Categories Training - Development - Improvement
Chalk River, ON • Full time
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Do you want to be in a role where you will safely oversee high risk emergency training evolutions? Does the idea of developing training plans and specialized emergency curriculum excite you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Fire Training Officer to assist Fire Operations in meeting objectives and managing day to day operations.
What will you be doing !
- Safely supervising high risk emergency training evolutions, including but not limited to: live fire training, high angle rope rescue training, confined space training, hazardous materials response training.
- Participating in updating, developing and reviewing of operational procedures.
- Assisting in the evaluation of emergency operations and Post Incident Reviews to determine Department training requirements.
- Conducting effective training courses and seminars to management, supervisory and front-line Fire Department personnel.
- Assisting in the development of training plans and specialized emergency training curriculum for the Department, so that method(s) indicated in the plan are consistently used and the stated learning outcomes are achieved.
- Assisting in the maintenance of accurate and reliable training records documenting mandated training according to departmental and legal standards.
- Administering firefighter recruit program, including monitoring course completions, periodic testing.
- Participating in the maintenance of the training equipment, training structures, and training grounds where training is conducted.
- Attending additional training and obtain certifications or levels of competency as directed by the Fire Chief.
- Providing input into the short, medium, and long term planning of department training and make recommendations into the budgeting process.
- Preparing and maintaining accurate reports, records, and correspondence along with summaries of the training activities
- Overseeing all audio visual equipment, teaching aids, training equipment/grounds and demonstration devices generally employed in training programs.
- Supervising students during training evolutions, so that applicable safety standards and practices are followed, and instructional goals are met.
- Participating in the emergency preparedness exercises and drill program.
- Responding to emergencies as required by the CRL Fire Department.
- Assisting CRL Fire Operations in meeting objectives and managing day to day operations as required.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for :
- Education
- Certification in First Aid, CPR, O2 and AED.
- Minimum NFPA 1001 Level I & II
- Minimum NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I
- NFPA 472 Technician Level
- NFPA 1006 Technician Level
- SP 200 Forest Fire Suppression
- Experience
- Minimum eight (8) years Fire Suppression experience.
- Knowledge of applicable NFPA standards and other standards related to training requirements for CRL Fire Operations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must possess a valid Class D Driver's License with Z endorsement or equivalent.
- Must pass an annual medical and physical evaluation.
- Knowledge of modern firefighting, related emergency services and the operation and routine maintenance of apparatus and equipment.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Work in such a way as not to endanger himself/herself, fellow employees or the public.
- Communicate effectively with department staff, and the general public both orally and in writing.
- Work well within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Effectively deliver fire service training programs and instruct a variety of subjects to students at all levels.
- Complete company wide mandatory training.
- Demonstrated ability to operate audiovisual equipment and demonstration devices.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Level 3 Top Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, 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 :
- Requires frequently working in a classroom and office environment.
- During emergency incidents, may involve working in extremely undesirable, hazardous environments that requires wearing personal protective equipment to mitigate any potential physical/health hazards.
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 pace setters 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's Chalk River Laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.
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 inclusive of 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.
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