The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 5th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2025, the City of Markham is ranked 2nd among municipalities in Canada and 12th overall for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 366,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.
Reporting directly to the Deputy Fire Chief, the Training Officer is responsible for the development, delivery, organization, and evaluation of all departmental training programs. This position is required evaluate the requirements of the department and develop programs to support continuous improvement, professional standards and legislative requirements.
The Training Officer is required to coordinate directly with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver fire service training to meet legislated requirements and industry best practices. This position is required to provide direction, guidance, recommendations, and instruction to staff related to training programs, services, or initiatives.