Training Instructor; Fire Services

Position: Training Instructor (Fire Services)
Location: Peterborough County and North Hastings County (Lakefield)

Job Brief
Responsible for developing, delivering, and overseeing fire service training programs, ensuring accurate documentation and alignment with current standards and best practices for both volunteer and full-time personnel.

Employment Status

Permanent Full time

Union:  KLPFA 1701

Open To:  Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:  28/06/2026

Duration (if Temporary):  N/A

Position Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the development, delivery, and monitoring of training programs, including maintenance and documentation. Key responsibilities of the position include developing and coordinating training programs, manuals, lessons, and syllabi for both volunteer and full-time fire services personnel, maintaining training records for employees, and supporting compliance with applicable certification requirements. The position requires a thorough understanding of certification requirements under O.

Reg. 343/22 and their impact on training needs based on the department’s approved level of service.

Job Title
Training Instructor (Fire Services)

Salary
$67,958 - $121,353 per year (Probation to 1 st Class) (2026)

Reports To
Deputy Chief, Support Services

Department
Fire Services

Location
City of Kawartha Lakes, ON. Training Center or as assigned

Hours
Normal working hours are 40 hours per week, generally scheduled as four (4) ten (10) hour days. As part of the regular work schedule, the position may require up to 60 hours per month of evening and weekend work to support training services and program delivery. Alternate days off will be provided in accordance with the Collective Agreement and operational requirements.

Other
The work is performed in a normal office environment as well as outdoors in all weather conditions for training purposes. Working conditions are provided for general job description purposes and are not intended to supersede any provisions of the Collective Agreement.

Essential Duties

Support the development, coordination, and delivery of training programs for City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Services in accordance with departmental standards.

Maintain accurate training files and records; keep current and appropriate training manuals and reference materials.

Monitor and evaluate ongoing training programs in collaboration with the Fire Training Officer.

Coordinate the development and revision of fire Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) and administrative procedures.

Evaluate training programs to ensure training continues to be effective, efficient, and progressive; recommend improvements as necessary.

Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of fire ground safety, tactics, and techniques; foster and enforce a safe training environment.

Liaise and collaborate with other agencies such as Ontario Association of Fire Training Officers and the Ontario Fire College.

Assist or lead in the development and submission of Learning Contracts and/or Assessment Checklists for certification training as required under O. Reg. 343/22.

Consider the Occupational Health and Safety Act and department health and safety procedures in the development, delivery, and monitoring of training events.

Work collaboratively with staff and promote skills development.

Member Of The Professional Team

Administer procedures and recommend solutions to challenges or process improvements.

Complete continuous research and analysis of industry trends and issues to make recommendations to management and remain current in area of specialty.

Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Provide data to allow reporting and decision making.

Procure services and goods related to areas of responsibility as authorized by supervisor.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Secondary school diploma.

Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Firefighter or Fire Training Instructor.

Possess a current Emergency First Responder (EFR) certification or equivalent.

Must possess the following International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications as per O. Reg. 343/22:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter (1001) Level I and Level II, including NFPA 470 (or equivalent 472/1072).

NFPA Fire Instructor (1041) Level I and willingness to obtain Level II within one (1) year prior to end of probationary period.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Fire Services SOGS and corporate policies and procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Firefighter guidance notes (Section 21), NFPA Standards, and O. Reg. 343/22.

Proven ability to evaluate delivery of training programs and/or presentations and provide feedback with a comprehensive development plan, including specifics of learning materials, expected outcomes, and follow-up evaluation date.

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