Fire Training Officer

Update: 🛑 If you have already applied to process 23-DND-EA-NAST-508955, your application has been retained and you do not need to re-apply to this process.

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

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📢 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 yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications, and we may contact you for further information or assessment.

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. 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.

Duties

🚒 The main duties in this position are:

↪ Prepare training material
↪ Administer and review examinations
↪ Deliver classroom training
↪ Deliver practical training (Training Area, Bunker Gear + SCBA)
↪ Return of training materials
↪ Course evaluations
↪ Review the IFSAC process examinations
↪ Assist and correct during various phases of on-line training
↪ Provide exemplary leadership skills
↪ Very strong intercommunications skills for student’s interactions

Note: In-person attendance is required for this position. 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.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

🍁At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:

✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process

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

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.

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)

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CERTIFICATIONS*

▶ NFPA 1001 - Firefighter Level I & II
▶ NFPA 1002 - Drive and Operate Fire Apparatus – Pumper and Aerial
▶ NFPA 1021 - Fire Officer Level I & II
▶ NFPA 1041 - Fire Instructor Level 1
▶ NFPA 1072 - Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel, OR NFPA 472 - Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

OR

▶ Military applicants: QL-6a (with a 1021 Level II) or QL-7

*Please note that IFSAC or Pro Board seals are required on all NFPA certifications

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EXPERIENCE

▶ Experience as a:
↪ Captain (FR-03); or
↪ Deputy Fire Chief (FR-04); or
↪ Fire Instructor from a Training Entity, or
↪ Platoon Chief position (Sgt-WO); or
↪ Deputy Fire Chief position (WO-MWO)

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
If an insufficient number of qualified candidates meet the linguistic profile of bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, non-imperative appointments may be considered.

Information on language requirements

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COMPETENCIES

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

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ABILITIES

▶ Ability to respond to learner’s needs and manage a classroom.
▶ Ability to teach in a classroom setting

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

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ASSET CERTIFICATIONS

▶ NFPA 1003 - Airport Firefighter
▶ NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector Level I
▶ NFPA 1041 - Fire instructor level II
▶ NFPA 1521 - Health and safety officer and a fire department incident safety officer

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

▶ 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.

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

▶ As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

Information on employment equity

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

▶ Willing and able to travel
▶ Willing and able to acquire NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter within 18 months from hire
▶ Willing and able to acquire NFPA 1041 Fire instructor level II within 18 months from hire
▶ Willing and able to acquire NFPA 1521 Health and safety officer and a fire department incident safety officer within 18 months from hire
▶ Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404 operator’s permit

Conditions of employment

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

▶ Security clearance: Reliability
▶ 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.
▶ Must meet and maintain the Health Canada occupational health evaluation in accordance with Treasury Board policy
▶ Successful completion of the Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation (FPFE)

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

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

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

▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

▶ 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.

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.