Instructor-in-Charge – Mobile Burn Unit Operations
RelyOn Canada
Location: Dartmouth, NS
Vacancies: One (1)
Employment Type: Full Time
RelyOn Canada is an ISO registered service-based company focused on exceeding our clients' requirements, on time, the first time. We provide safety and survival training to the onshore, offshore Oil & Gas industry, industrial, maritime sectors, civilian and military aviation.
We are accepting applications for a full time Instructor-in-Charge – Mobile Burn Unit Operations position. The Instructor‑in‑Charge (IIC) has overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and safe execution of all live‑fire training evolutions conducted in the mobile burn unit. This role provides command and instructional oversight for the evolution. We are looking for individuals who are able to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment; will effectively integrate into a team; and are respectful and professional with co-workers, management, and clients.
Major duties
- Overall authority for the live‑fire training evolution and instructional objectives
- Ensures compliance with NFPA 1403 requirements for live‑fire training exercises
- Confirms all instructors, students, and support personnel meet prerequisite training and PPE requirements
- Coordinates with the Safety Officer and Ignition Officer before, during, and after each evolution
- Conducts pre‑burn briefings, outlines objectives, hazards, emergency procedures, and termination criteria
- Ensures proper staffing, EMS availability, water supply, and contingency planning
- Terminates or modifies training evolutions if unsafe conditions develop
Qualifications & Experience
- Meets Fire Instructor II qualifications as defined by NFPA 1041
- Demonstrated experience in live‑fire training operations
- Thorough knowledge of the mobile burn unit’s design, controls, and safety systems
Reporting Relationship
- Designated by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Maintains direct communication with the Safety Officer and Ignition Officer
If you are interested in a very demanding yet rewarding career then we are interested in talking to you! Please send your CV to [email protected]
We thank everyone for their application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
