Instructor, Firefighter

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The Opportunity

Reporting to the Business Development Operations Manager and as a member of the faculty team you are responsible for ensuring planning and preparing instructional materials and resources; establishing and managing a positive learning environment; instructing and evaluating students; building and sustaining professional relationships with students colleagues community partners and stakeholders; as well as other related duties.

Specific instructional areas and courses within the program may include:

• Communication and employment skills
• Fire Control
• Firefighter fitness
• Firefighter Survival

The successful incumbent will be willing and able to integrate technology and active student learning techniques into teaching practices.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Firefighter Level 1 and 2 (NFPA 1001) Hazmat Awareness and Operations (NFPA 472 or 1072)
• Five (5) years of recent experience as an active Firefighter with Fire Service Instructor 1 (NFPA 1043) certification (IFSAC/Pro Board).
• Two (2) years of recent experience as an active fire service instructor.
• NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1072 certifications (IFSAC or Pro Board) are required. Successful candidates who do not currently hold these certifications must complete and obtain them within 18 months of appointment.
• Candidates must possess a Class 5 drivers license with Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Candidates must provide proof of good physical fitness.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.
• Preference may be given to bilingual candidates and to candidates who have experience working in a post-secondary environment.

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.

With six Campuses across the province New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.
• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.
• Were one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For ten years in a row we have been named one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers because of our commitment to families community service and employee engagement. This includes paid time off to volunteer comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees we provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Volunteer leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Curious to learn more about the benefits NBCC has to offer Visit our Careers Page.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements when feasible to meet the changing needs of the College and its order to ensure our student needs are met flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must reside within a reasonable distance of one of our seven work locations across the Province.

NBCC is committed to employment equity and strives to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application with a resume by January 22 2026. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.