Training & Education Officer - Saskatchewan Emergency Response Institute

Suncrest College welcomes applications for the position of Training & Education Officer, Saskatchewan Emergency Response Institute. This is an ongoing, full-time position, starting as soon as possible, in Melville, SK - with aspects of the position qualifying for remote work (e.g. program development) .  

The Opportunity:

This is a hybrid work opportunity.  Regular on-site attendance at the Melville campus is scheduled and required during the full-time Professional Firefighter Qualifications program, while program development work can be done remotely.

The Training & Education Officer is primarily responsible for the development of curriculum, instructional delivery, evaluation, and continual review of fire and emergency services training for the Saskatchewan Emergency Response Institute (SERI) at Suncrest College. These programs may include institute credit, industry certified or non-credit programs developed to meet a specific industry need. 

The position is  integral to curriculum and program development, the recruitment of students, and the promotion of emergency & fire response training to municipal and industrial clients. This position is responsible for the supervision of instructors associated with delivering emergency services programs. The Training & Education Officer will assist in the Professional Firefighter instruction alongside the Lead Instructor and adjunct instructors as needed. 

The Training & Education Officer will work closely with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and will represent the College on provincial, regional, and local committees, as required. 

Requirements:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Grade Twelve Diploma and the following firefighting certifications: 
  • NFPA 1041 Fire Services Instructor Level 1
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2
  • NFPA 1002 
  • NFPA 1072 Operations Level 
• The minimum amount of practical, related, and recent experience required to perform the duties of this position is seven years firefighting experience. 
• NFPA 1041 Level II certification (IFSAC) or requirement to complete within one year of accepting position.
• Certificate in Adult Education from a recognized post-secondary institution is an asset.
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I is considered an asset.
• NFPA 1081 Incipient, Interior, Exterior, and Leader certifications would be considered an asset.
• NFPA 1521 Safety Officer would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in a cross-cultural environment.

 About Suncrest College:

Suncrest College was established in 2023 as a result of merging Cumberland College and Parkland College. Our vision is to shape the future of our communities by providing top notch learning opportunities that will lead to local and global employment and growth. Suncrest College employees are student focused, knowing their work has a strong and positive impact on students, communities, partners and the economy. Our values of being innovative, responsive, inclusive, relevant, sustainable, accountable and catalytic have helped to form a positive culture at Suncrest College.

Closing Date: September 20, 2024
Please send your application electronically, quoting competition #SC-019-2425 to: [email protected]