Fire Training Officer IV

Requisition ID :  3862

Affiliation : IAFF Local

Position Type : Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings : 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours : 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift / Work Schedule : 4 x 10-hour shifts

Department / Branch :   Regional Emergency Services, Professional Services

Job Location :  Fort McMurray

Hourly Rate : $

COLA : Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd / mm / yyyy) : 08 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date (dd / mm / yyyy) : Open Until Filled

Posting Type :  Internal and External

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Training Officer IV is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive training programs for the Regional Emergency Services. This role ensures that emergency personnel are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to perform safe and effective work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and other specialized disciplines. The Training Officer IV also oversees curriculum design, instructional delivery, performance evaluation, and compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and best practices. In addition, the position provides leadership in the mentorship and development of staff, supports succession planning, and contributes to organizational readiness through ongoing needs assessment, program improvement, and the integration of innovative training methodologies and technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Deliver training to the Regional Emergency Services in all matters pertaining to fire, rescue, medical and prevention.
• Establish and maintain priorities and schedules for training sessions.
• Research and develop training programs and materials in support of municipal training initiatives.
• Develop and test customized approaches to training based on needs of individual training sessions.
• Plan and organize individual and branch programs in support of municipal training initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Mentor, coaches, and provides support to leaders and employees as it relates to training requirements.
• Liaise and assist with internal and external stakeholders in support of branch and regional initiatives.
• Assist in the updating and maintenance of accurate record keeping for personnel.
• Liaise and assist with mutual aid agencies with respect to training and exercise participation.
• Provide input and assistance as required for area business plan and budgetary requirements.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Attend training as required to support training and municipal initiatives.
• Perform such tasks as necessary to support and maintain continuity of Regional Emergency Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Additionally, thefollowing are considered preferred qualifications, in addition to the above requirements :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

SAFETY :

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.