Current Career Opportunities
Homeroom Instructor
Type: Full Time (40hrs/week)
Competition Number: HRI-1124
Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00
Location: Springbrook, Alberta (Tentative)
Wages: $30-40/hr ($62,400 - $82,200/year) - Starting
Paid Time-Off: 14-21 days
Benefits: Corporate health and life insurance, free continuing education, personal 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom suite on-campus, discounted meal plan from campus kitchen.
Description: The Homeroom Instructor is a full-time position at the Canadian Fire Rescue College (CFRC) based out of the soon to open Springbrook Campus (tentatively openeing for the 2025 school year). The Homeroom Instructor will be responsible for facility preparations, general equipment and vehicle maintenance, and; most importantly, the delivery of firefighter training programs. The homeroom instructor will also be responsible for maintaining class continuity throughout educational programs that feature guest instructors from different departments and backgrounds. The vast majority of training delivered at the Canadian Fire Rescue College is blended in nature, meaning that very little time is spent in-class, and the majority of in-person instruction is skills based (psychomotor). Below is a breakdown of key functions perfomed by the Homeroom Instructor:
Duties:
- Facility Preparation: This includes re-setting props used for roof ventilation and forcible entry (cutting OSB or plywood sheets), building new props as needed or directing and supervising the construction or placement of new training props, picking up materials for prop resetting/construction such as wood, screws, tools, fuels, and other items as needed, cleaning and setting up the classrooms, and outdoor learning environments before class begins.
- Maintenance: This includes basic cleaning and repairs of common areas around the campus, basic snow removal (as needed), and general maintenance of firefighting apparatus, equipment, and personal protective equipment.
- Administration: This includes basic administrative duties such as submitting student grades, coordinating class evaluations, and guest instructor assignments, modifying lessson plans, and participating in annual curriculum reviews. The homeroom instructor will be supported by other administrative staff.
- Delivery of Firefighter Training Programs: This includes daily breifings, communicating with staff and students, and following prepared course outlines, lesson plans and other materials designed to keep the class learning all the necessary materials on schedule.
- Maintaining Class Continuity: Each day, there will typically be at least one highly experienced Guest Instructor teaching with the Homeroom Instructor. Guest Instructors are active-duty firefighters and fire officers from various departments, who are brought in to share their unique experience and expertise with our students. These Guest Instructors are typically only available to teach for 4 days or less at a time, which results in a rotation of new Guest Instructors on a semi-regular basis. The Homeroom Instructor will be expected to keep the class on topic, and on schedule despite the relatively constant changing of instructors throughout the program.
The Homeroom Instructor will also be expected to do other duties as assiged by the Director, however this listing constitutes the majority of what will make up the duties of the role. The homeroom instructor will be outfitted with a full CFRC uniform and turnout gear, and will be assigned an office and computer. The Homeroom instructor will be expected to provide their own cell-phone, and use it for college purposes as required. The Homeroom Instructor will perform much of the preparations for class, and general maintenance duties without any direct supervision.
Required Qualifications:
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- NFPA 470/1072/472 Operations (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- NFPA 1002 Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- NFPA 1140 (1051) Wildland Firefighter Level I (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- NFPA 1041 Emergency Services Instructor Level I (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Class 5 Drivers License with Airbrake (Q) Endorsement (or higher)
- Clean Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
Required Experience and Abilities:
- Construction experience (basic understanding and safe use of hand and power tools)
- Physically fit
- Organized and able to follow written instructions and schedules
- Independent and able to self-supervise
- Problem solver
- "Go Getter" - able to overcome adversity and/or changes to get the job done
- Experience teaching the following courses:
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II
- NFPA 470 (formerly 1072) HazMat Awareness and Operations
- NFPA 1140 (formerly 1051) Wildland Firefighter I
- NFPA 1002 Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator
Preferred Qualifications:
- Canadian Red Cross Professional Responder Instructor (must be willing to obtain prior to March of 2025)
- NFPA 1041 Emergency Services Instructor Level II
- NFPA 1021 Company Officer Level I and II
- ICS Canada Instructor
- NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue Training (Ropes, Confined Space, Water, Vehicle etc.)
- Other fire and rescue related training and qualifications
Advancement Opportunities: The Homeroom Instructor position is a mid-level position, suitable for individuals with moderate firefighting and/or instructional experience. After a suitable length of service, if deemed appropriate, the Homeroom Instructor may advance into positions such as the currently vacant Program Manager position.
Casual Instructor
Type: Casual (0-50hrs/week)
Competition Number: CI-1124
Schedule: This position is casual in nature with no set number of hours required. Most training delivered by the CFRC occurs on weekdays, so having availability during the week is important for those looking to recieve ample opportunities to instruct. The Firefighter Training Program Manger will reach out to the casual instructor list in a rotational manner whenever additional staff are needed for training*. Casual instructors have one business day to respond with whether or not they would like to take the teaching assignment before the manager moves on to the next casual instructor on the list. This ensures fair and equal opportunity for all casual instructors - eliminating any preferential treatment or subconcious biases.
Location: Springbrook, Alberta - and other locations
Wages: $30-45/hr
Paid Time-Off: None
Benefits: Continuing education opportunities, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom suite on campus, discounted meal plan from college kitchen.
Description: The Canadian Fire Rescue College (CFRC) is seeking casual professional Emergency Services Instructors to deliver firefighter training courses at our soon to open new campus location in Springbrook, and on location to various clients throughout the province. The successful candidate will be expected to work on a casual basis as available working alone, or in cooperation with other instructors and staff.
Duties:
- Plan and deliver Fire and Rescue and/or EMS and First Aid courses to groups of trainees of varying skill levels
- Demonstrate firefighting and/or EMS skills as needed to adequately instruct programs.
- Revise lesson plans as needed
- Prepare for training in advance - including resetting of training props and teaching areas. (as needed)
- Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for participants
- Teach proper fire and rescue and/or EMS techniques in a safe manner
- Assess participants' progress and provide feedback for improvement
- Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of different learners
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and evaluations
Skills:
- Strong firefighting and/or EMS skills and knowledge of various incident types and techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals of all ages and backgrounds
- Patience and ability to provide constructive feedback
- Excellent problem solver - able to overcome last minute changes or difficulties that may arise from time to time.
- Attention to detail - able to make thoughtful plans, and can keep a keen eye on student performance.
- Significant firefighting and/or EMS experience, ideally ending or currently in an officer role
Required Qualifications:
- NFPA 1041 Emergency Services Instructor Level I
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I and II
- NFPA 472/1072/470 Hazmat Responder Awareness and Operations Levels
- Class 5 Drivers license with Q (Air brake) endorsement
OR
- Canadian Red Cross Professional Responder Instructor (EMR/AFA/BLS)
Preferred Qualifications:
- NFPA 1002 Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator
- NFPA 1140 (1051) Wildland Firefighter Level I
- NFPA 1041 Emergency Services Instructor Level II
- NFPA 1021 Fire Company Officer Level I
- NFPA 1021 Fire Company Officer Level II
- NFPA 1006 (Ropes, Confined Space, or Vehicle Extircation)
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Responder Technician Level
- NFPA 1521 Safety Officer (ISO and HSO)
- Class 3 Drivers license
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor
- Canadian Red Cross Professional Responder Instructor
- H2S Alive Instructor
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about teaching in the fire service. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and have a love for the fire service, we would love to hear from you!
Advancement Opportunities: Depending on experience and qualification level, Casual Instructors may be able to advance into positions such as Homeroom Instructor, Evaluator, or Program Manager.