The Fire Services Training Officer is essential for the coordination and delivery of all mandatory and non-mandatory volunteer firefighter training programs as directed by the RFSOC Fire Chiefs in accordance with the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) guidelines and procedures, and National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA). The ideal candidate will have experience as a firefighter and an up-to-date education from the Ontario Fire College.
This position will report directly to the Director of Fire and Protective Services (Fire Chief) and indirectly to the Rural Fire Services of Oxford County (RFSOC) Fire Chiefs. The Training Officer will be responsible for the overall development, delivery, budgeting, invoicing, record keeping, and safety of firefighters for all RFSOC training programs.
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Director of Training, the Training Instructor is responsible and accountable for performing functions and duties related to the design, development, planning, maintenance, evaluation of internal and external education and training programs and courses with an emphasis on the health and safety of all staff. The Training Instructor works in close cooperation with all members of the Fire Department team to ensure excellence in the delivery of external and internal customer services.