F005 - Fire Training Officer Job Langley area,BC Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: 26-F005 - Fire Training Officer

We are currently recruiting for a temporary full-time Fire Training Officer (from approximately July 11, 2026 to
July 10, 2028).

Reporting to the Assistant Fire Chief on training and professional development under the Operations Department, in this position you will be accountable for the direction, supervision, and administration of staff and ensure training complies with Department safety regulations. The Fire Training Officer identifies training needs and requirements, develops, and delivers training procedures, programs and course materials and oversees the operational activities of all training-related programs including recruit training, operations training, special operations training, firefighter health, and safety and first responder certifications.

This position exercises independence of judgement and ensures the provision of consistent and timely training in accordance with established standards.

Responsibilities:

Deliver training programs, courses, presentations, lectures and demonstrations to career and paid-call firefighters and department personnel in accordance with established standards and requirements

Train, assess and evaluate performance of paid-call and career firefighters and prepare/monitor training schedules for all suppression firefighters

Attend training sessions as necessary to develop and maintain skills required to accomplish training objectives and ensure compliance with Township of Langley Fire Department rules and regulations

Ensure completion and submission of all reports related to daily activities

Assist with the coordination of the respiratory protection program and conduct Fit Testing of respirators

Complete staff performance evaluations as required

May respond to emergency incidents to observe fire and rescue operations and may be tasked by the incident commander to the incident safety officer role, and/or the tender shuttle delivery.

Perform related work, as assigned

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

Considerable knowledge of the techniques, methods, training aids, and procedures used in adult education and staff training

Considerable knowledge of the geography of the municipality

Knowledge of the principles and practices required to effectively train personnel

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with paid-call and career firefighter personnel

Ability to develop and implement suppression training programs, courses, presentations and demonstrations

Ability to deliver a variety of training programs to all levels of staff and provide instruction and demonstrations

Ability to monitor and evaluate departmental training programs and prepare clear and concise reports

Ability to provide effective leadership and promote team building

Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external contacts, other agencies and the public

Preferred Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:

Fire Officer Level 2 Certificate (Pro Board or IFSAC accredited)

Incident Command Level 200 (Pro Board or IFSAC accredited)

Incident Safety Officer (Pro Board or IFSAC accredited)

Fire Service Instructor II Certification

Required Licenses/Certificates/Qualifications (attach all required documents with your application):

All the required Licenses, Certificates and Registration listed in Job Description for Suppression Firefighter

Valid First Responder Level III with endorsements

Valid BC Driver’s License (restriction code 15) with no more than six (6) points appearing in a current Personal Driving Record. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date of this competition. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly.

Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.

This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust. The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (not required at the time of the initial application)

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