First Aid Instructor

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your CV and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities, rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met providing substantiation through examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your CV. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

Work environment

The Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) is responsible for conducting basic training for officers and non-commissioned members of the Regular Force both in garrison and under austere field conditions. Its mission is to train and professionally develop the next Canadian Armed Forces generation morally, mentally, physically, and intellectually. Every year, more than 5000 people start their military career at CFLRS, while 3000 military members train via Distance Learning. CFLRS employs more than 600 military and civilian personnel.

CFLRS is the only training establishment within the Canadian Armed Forces that has the unique mandate to transition civilians to officer cadets and recruits into the profession of arms, and to ensure they are capable of making the proper cultural transition from civilian to military life. The First-Aid Cell ensures that the training the candidates get is professional and complete before moving on to their next phase of training.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

This position is located in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Hold a valid First-Aid Instructor certificate issued by a recognized institution such as St. John’s Ambulance.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in supervising practical First Aid training.
Experience as a first aid instructor and CPR/AED.

Minimum experience of 24 months

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working in a military environment.

Minimum experience of 24 months

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
In the future, positions requiring the following linguistic requirement may be staffed from the pool of qualified candidates: Various language requirements such as : French essential/Bilingual imperative/BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:

In-depth knowledge of First Aid techniques.

ABILITIES:

Ability to give instructions.
Ability to communicate verbally
Ability to communicate in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Client service
Good interpersonal skills
Initiative
Reliability
Flexibility

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ABILITIES:

Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of applications

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally work overtime during week-ends.
Hold a civilian driver’s license OR be willing and able to move according to job requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Enhanced Reliability.

Maintain St. John’s Ambulance Instructor Certification.

Having a valid First Aid instructor certification by any other recognized institution (Red Cross, etc.)

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

We thank all those who apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.