Fire Training Officer

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

How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: Tell us about you! 😊 Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience;
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided;
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Duties

The successful incumbent will deliver training in both official languages. Training delivery is normally performed at Canadian Forces Fire & Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Academy (CFFCA at Canadian Forces Base Borden) or can be remotely at other National Defense installations as required. Training Officers must abide by National Defense protocols when delivering training and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) regulations when testing candidates. The Canadian Forces Fire Marshal (CFFM) Training Division staff must ensure course curriculums are updated to the most recent edition of any associated reference material.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Borden, Ontario.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

🚒Qualifications
- NFPA 1001 - Firefighter Level I & II
- NFPA 1002 - Drive and operate fire apparatus
- NFPA 1003 - Airport Firefighter
- NFPA 1021 - Fire Officer Level I & II
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel, 🔹OR🔹 472 - Hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD) [HAZMAT IC (Incident Commander)]
- NFPA 1521 - Health and safety officer and a fire department incident safety officer

OR

QL-6a (with a NFPA 1021 Level II) or QL-7 (Military candidates)

🚒EXPERIENCE
Significant experience* as a firefighter with a minimum of three (3) years as a:
- Captain;
- Deputy Fire Chief;
- Fire Instructor from a Training Entity;
- Platoon Chief (military); or
- Deputy Fire Chief (military).

*Significant experience is defined as approximately seven (7) years.

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

🚒OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to acquire NFPA 1041 Fire instructor level II within 18 months from hire.
Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404 operator’s permit.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

🚒COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates Integrity and Respect
Thinks Things Through
Works Effectively with Others
Shows Initiative and Takes Action
Communication

🚒ABILITIES
Ability to respond to learner’s needs and manage a classroom.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must possess a Provincial Driver’s license meeting the requirements of a D license (a truck with a gross weight or registered gross weight of more than 11,000 kg (24,000 lbs)).
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
An acceptable driver record, also called an abstract.
Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404 operator’s permit.

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status.

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

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

2. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

3. A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

4. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

5. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
b. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
c. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
e. Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.


On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.