Academic Technologist, Pre-Service Fire Program

Department: Human Services and Community Safety
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Support Staff
Posting Date: October 28, 2026
Salary Range: $33.62-38.21
Hours per week: Up to 24 hours per week
Status: Part-time (Casual)

Reporting to the Manager, Programs and Operations, the incumbent supports the learning process by demonstrating the use of the equipment and by reinforcing applied pre-learned principles / theory related to lab skills, procedures and assessment. The incumbent works to establish an appropriately supportive learning environment for students providing guidance and assistance to students in “live fire” and/or practical situations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Academic delivery supports, which includes:
• Retrieves, sets up and dismantles fire training equipment, supplies and resources to meet curriculum needs
• Ensures the training equipment is safe and returned securely to its designated location
• Shares technical expertise and/or advice to academic staff and students as required e.g. shares real on-the-job experiences to enhance the practical training exercise.
• Ensures all lab safety standards and standard operating procedure requirements are being followed
• In consultation with faculty, makes recommendation and designs lab set up for skill development based on current practice used in community practice agencies and in accordance with standards of practice
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, providing observations on a cohort of students’ skill progression, attendance and problems; attends curriculum committee meetings providing input regarding firefighter skills, curriculum review
• Assists faculty with the update of the student/faculty lab resource manual

Student contact and record keeping which includes:
• Assists faculty by organizing and facilitating student practice, demonstrating and reinforcing applied pre-learned principles / theory by providing feedback using pre-developed skills checklists and the application of principles and theory
• Monitors, records and tracks students’ progress and readiness of fire fighter skills for proficiency and safety using manual tracking sheets and communicates any concerto students and faculty
• Collaborates with program coordinator and appropriate faculty to formulate a plan of action, and provides individual coaching, to a group of students struggling to demonstrate skill competency. Consults with faculty and student to plan activities to meet individual students’ needs
• Ensures students are performing tactical exercises in a safe manner

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Successfully completed a one-year postsecondary certificate in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training or NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and NFPA 1072 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ Weapons of Mass Destruction Operations (Core) and Mission Specific.
• Certified in NFPA-1041 Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications Level One, Level Two would be an asset
• Three years’ experience as a professional firefighter
• Experience in training and demonstrating skills with the ability to do all aspects of firefighting including operating all equipment and live fire training
• Able to do all aspects of firefighting, including operating all equipment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information in a clear concise manner
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders
• Ability to self-direct, work independently as well as a team member
• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and awareness of health and safety rules and regulations
• Computer skills using Microsoft Suite
• Standard First Aid & CPR Basic Life Support with AED certification
• Proven analytical, critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage time effectively
• Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), NFPA 1002 Pump Operations, NFPA 1006 Specialized Rescue, NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer, NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 1, Training & Certifications in the Incident Management System, Valid DZ driver’s license and/or Canadian Red Cross Emergency Responder Instructor are assets

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is not eligible for Flex Work and will be an on-campus position with no option for remote work.

This posting is to develop a candidate pool for the program for future opportunities. Your application will stay on file for up to one year and may be considered for substantially similar vacancies. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.