Town of Whitby · 17 hours ago
Training Officer
Headquarters, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expThe Town of Whitby is dedicated to its community and is seeking a Training Officer to enhance its Fire & Emergency Services team. The role involves developing and delivering training programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering a positive corporate culture through effective communication and relationship-building.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Developing training plans, programs, guidelines and learning materials, including the Officer Training Program and Recruit Training Program
Promoting the strategic educational priorities of Whitby Fire & Emergency Services
Delivery of fire service related training programs, managing the training environment and scheduling training activities amongst all platoons
Examining and assessing education and/or training programs and courses to ensure compliance with legislated standards and/or applicable guidelines
Thoroughly evaluate success of training programs via participant comprehension of training objectives
Responsible for planning and delivering hands-on training, including interior live fire evolutions in an IDLH environment, to staff
Operate Class B Fire Training Tower in conformance with NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
Proactively analyze information to identify potential education and/or training needs necessary to counteract trends related to injuries, fire losses etc
Thoroughly understand and maintain qualifications in the operation and maintenance of all equipment related to training
Staying informed on trends and/or best practices in the field of fire training and/or education including changing local conditions, technological changes etc
Responding to emergency incidents and fulfilling the role of Incident Safety Officer, Accountability Officer, as required
Actively participate in departmental public relations activities
Performing administrative duties relating to the Training Division to ensure maintenance of adequate training records
Other duties as may be required
Qualification
Required
a minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in the field of training and/or educating
a minimum of four (4) years as a Full-time First-Class Firefighter within the Suppression division of a municipality
demonstrated instructional experience in various emergency response and/or technical rescue disciplines
strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to modify teaching techniques, as required
proven presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to teach adult learners
thorough understanding of modern firefighting and prevention methods as well as all applicable Provincial and Federal Acts and/or Regulations
a working level knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management software
possess a valid class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence, and willing to obtain (by start date), a valid Class 'D' Ontario Driver's License with 'Z' Air Brake endorsement
Successfully completed NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 1
Successfully completed NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1
Must be able to wear full PPE and SCBA for extended periods
The following credentials must be obtained within the first twenty-four (24) months in the position: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 2, NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 2, 1521 Incident Safety Officer Certification
At time of application, candidates must have one of the following credentials, and a willingness to attain the remainder, within twenty-four (24) months in the position: NFPA 1006 Surface Water Rescue – Technician level, NFPA 1006 CPVR – Technician level, NFPA 1006 Hazmat Mission Specific – Technical Rescuer
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.
Flexible Work Arrangements currently available between 0700 to 1900 hours, Monday through Sunday.
Company
Town of Whitby
The Town of Whitby is a lakefront community that is home to more than 128,000 residents and more than 2,200 businesses.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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