Fire Services Training Officer

The Fire Services Training Officer is essential for the coordination and delivery of all mandatory and non-mandatory volunteer firefighter training programs as directed by the RFSOC Fire Chiefs in accordance with the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) guidelines and procedures, and National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA). The ideal candidate will have experience as a firefighter and an up-to-date education from the Ontario Fire College.

This position will report directly to the Director of Fire and Protective Services (Fire Chief) and indirectly to the Rural Fire Services of Oxford County (RFSOC) Fire Chiefs. The Training Officer will be responsible for the overall development, delivery, budgeting, invoicing, record keeping, and safety of firefighters for all RFSOC training programs.

The position is based on a 35-hour work week and requires flexibility for scheduling due to requirement for nighttime and weekend training programs. The current salary range for this position is $79,032 to $92,456. The Training Officer will be offered the option to join the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.

The Township of Norwich is located within the County of Oxford in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, with beautiful countryside, villages, and productive farmland.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in adult education (Community College Diploma or equivalent, which may include continuing education) with related technical subject matter expertise and experience is preferred.
• Training Officer Certification from the Ontario Fire College or NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level II is required.
• Certified NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level II and NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I, or OFM equivalency is required.
• NFPA 1521 Safety Officer, or OFM equivalency is required.
• NFPA 1035 Public Fire Life Safety Educator Level 1 is required.
• Certification as a recognized First Aid First Responder level is required.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Fire Service training is required.
• Effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills with ability to build partnerships and generate consensus is required.
• A valid “DZ” Driver’s License, and use of a reliable vehicle for Township business is required.
• Experience in a municipal fire service is preferred.

A detailed job description can be found on our website at: www.norwich.ca