Training Officer

# Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.#

• Who We Are
• In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community. Let’s grow together.#
• What You Will Get To Do
• The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external groups and elected officials.By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.Reporting to the Chief Training Officer and under the guidance of the Deputy Fire Chief(s), the Training Officer is responsible and accountable for performing functions and duties related to the design, development, planning, maintenance, evaluation of internal and / or external education and training courses with an emphasis on health and safety of all participants.Duties include, but are not limited to :
• developing training plans, programs, guidelines and learning materials, including the Officer Training Program and Recruit Training Program;
• promoting the strategic educational priorities of Whitby Fire & Emergency Services;
• delivery of fire service related training programs, managing the training environment and scheduling training activities amongst all platoons;
• examining and assessing education and / or training programs and courses to ensure compliance with legislated standards and / or applicable guidelines;
• thoroughly evaluate success of training programs via participant comprehension of training objectives;
• responsible for planning and delivering hands-on training, including interior live fire evolutions in an IDLH environment, to staff;
• operate Class B Fire Training Tower in conformance with NFPA 1403
• Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions;
• proactively analyze information to identify potential education and / or training needs necessary to counteract trends related to injuries, fire losses etc.;
• thoroughly understand and maintain qualifications in the operation and maintenance of all equipment related to training;
• staying informed on trends and / or best practices in the field of fire training and / or education including changing local conditions, technological changes etc.;
• responding to emergency incidents and fulfilling the role of Incident Safety Officer, Accountability Officer, as required;
• actively participate in departmental public relations activities;
• performing administrative duties relating to the Training Division to ensure maintenance of adequate training records; and,
• other duties as may be required.#
• Who You Are
• Our Fire & Emergency Services team is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills allow you to connect quickly with people in an outgoing and friendly manner. You are a tactful and empathetic self-starter who treats everyone with fairness and respect. You like helping people.With strong organizational and time management skills, a high volume of work does not intimidate you. You adapt and cope in challenging and changing situations. You remain calm, maintain perspective and respond in a professional manner even when things are tough. You are knowledgeable about, and work in compliance with all workplace regulations, standards, and practices. You pay attention to the details and place an emphasis on health and safety. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work to solve problems using relevant information to determine possible solutions.#
• What You Bring To Our Team
• The successful candidate will possess :
• a minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in the field of training and / or educating;
• a minimum of four (4) years as a Full-time First-Class Firefighter within the Suppression division of a municipality;
• demonstrated instructional experience in various emergency response and / or technical rescue disciplines;
• strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to modify teaching techniques, as required;
• proven presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to teach adult learners;
• thorough understanding of modern firefighting and prevention methods as well as all applicable Provincial and Federal Acts and / or Regulations;
• a working level knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management software;
• possess a valid class "G" Ontario Driver's Licence, and willing to obtain (by start date), a valid Class “D” Ontario Driver’s License with “Z” Air Brake endorsement;
• Successfully completed NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 1;
• Successfully completed NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1;
• Must be able to wear full PPE and SCBA for extended periods;
• The following credentials must be obtained within the first twenty-four (24) months in the position : + NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 2 + NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 2 + 1521 Incident Safety Officer Certification; and
• At time of application, candidates must have one of the following credentials, and a willingness to attain the remainder, within twenty-four (24) months in the position : + NFPA 1006 Surface Water Rescue – Technician level + NFPA 1006 CPVR – Technician level + NFPA 1006 Hazmat Mission Specific – Technical Rescuer#
• What We Offer You
• A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.
• Flexible Work Arrangements currently available between 0700 to 1900 hours, Monday through Sunday.
• Salary Range / Hourly rate :
• $145,169 per annum, with 6 month salary increases aligning with 2026-2028 collective agreement rates
• Hybrid information :
• Frontline Hybrid
• Hours :
• Flexible Work Arrangements currently available

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