Fire Services Curriculum Assistant

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The Opportunity

Are you an organized and proactive professional with a passion for supporting dynamic leadership teams? We are looking for a Fire Services Curriculum Assistant (ASL 5) to provide critical administrative support, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. If you excel in a collaborative environment and thrive on multitasking, we invite you to join our organization.

Position Type: Regular

Location: Miramichi

Salary Range: $59,722.00 to $70,850.00 per annum

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Fire Services Coordinator, the group responsible for delivery of contract training to volunteer fire departments in New Brunswick, this role is responsible for assisting the Fire Services Coordinator in the provision of fire service training in New Brunswick and for ensuring curriculum is available in both official languages, is up to date and that it reflects New Brunswick's regulations and environment.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct a review of the curriculum annually to ensure translation provided by our consultant matches intended outcomes and is valid for New Brunswick
• Monitor regulations and standards to ensure the changes are reflected in the curriculum.
• Provide orientation to new fire service instructors on curriculum materials/activities and to all instructors on updates to curriculum
• Assist in preparing learning materials, training props, and the Fire Services training site for use by the firefighters and instructors
• Ensure the accurate translation of all programs, courses, and related documents within the Fire Services division, maintaining clarity and consistency across all materials.
• Prepare Fire Service Training grounds for use in certification testing or when requested by departments.
• Inform the Fire Service Coordinator of any repairs or equipment needed for Fire Service Training grounds or mobile props.
• Keep an inventory of the Fire Services equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Fire Services Coordinator

What you'll need

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with related work experience, or a diploma/high school diploma with significant related work experience.
• Experience as a firefighter would be an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French.
• Experience in translating documents would be an asset.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Professional Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities when encountering conflicting demands.
• Ability to effectively work with and provide information, assistance, and related services to the public, faculty, staff, and students in a tactful, pleasant, and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team--working harmoniously with others
• Ability to accurately enter information into software databases.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy requirements concerning the position and student information.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, good judgment, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License as travel will be required.
• Ability to work well and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, fulfilling the demands of the position at peak periods.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.