PLEASE NOTE: Alternate MNR work locations in northwestern Ontario may be considered, based on operational feasibility and managerial discretion.
Bring your knowledge of forest fire management and training skills to the next level as you develop the training for the next generation of fire fighters in this dynamic position with the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services of the Ministry of Natural Resources.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role
In this role, you will:
- develop, maintain and coordinate provincial and regional Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) courses
- provide subject matter expertise to learners and trainers
- select instructors, schedule courses, prepare and score tests, exams and field exercises
- develop training maintenance programs
- maintain budget in relations to training activities
- You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
- You have a high level of training skills (i.e. Instructor training course) in order to provide or facilitate training.
- You have proven experience with curriculum design, development, and implementation techniques.
- You have proven oral and written communication skills to prepare course materials and explain information accurately.
- You have comprehensive knowledge in fire line qualifications and certification requirements.
- You have the ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures relating to fire operations.
- You have thorough knowledge of fire control operations, including water bombing, helitack, fire crew systems, service and support and the command and control response system.
- You have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- You have strong project management experience and skills.
- You have knowledge of work program planning, budget, cost control processes and purchasing processes.
- You are proficient with personal computers and various software packages including graphics, presentation software, spreadsheets and word processing.
- You are familiar with the operation of a wide variety of audio, visual, simulators and other instruction equipment.
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
