Fire Service Instructor

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As a global leader in student-managed learning opportunities, we are committed to developing leaders at Lakeland College. It’s something we excel at because of our exceptional team. Their passion and commitment to academic excellence, innovation and achievement is what sets Lakeland apart, as an educator and an employer. Join our team and be part of helping our students take the lead not only into the future, but today.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad spectrum of high-quality first responder training across a range of disciplines. This includes, but is not limited to, instruction within the Emergency Training Centre’s pre-employment and continuing education programs. Areas of focus may include fire service and special operations courses such as firefighter, fire apparatus driver/operator, pump operations, fire service instruction, public fire education, rope rescue, confined space rescue, and dangerous goods response.
• Lead and manage high-risk, scenario-based training exercises in a safe, structured, and professional manner. Instructors are expected to model strong safety practices and ensure all participants adhere to institutional safety protocols, recognizing the inherently hazardous nature of ETC training environments.
• Support the operational readiness of training infrastructure by ensuring props, equipment, and facilities are used appropriately and respectfully. Instructors are responsible for identifying safety issues or damage risks and for upholding a culture of stewardship over ETC assets.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course improvement, and instructional innovation by working collaboratively with program leadership and peers. Instructors are expected to tailor learning experiences to meet college values, current industry standards, NFPA benchmarks, and learner needs.
• Provide mentorship and academic support to learners, offering guidance throughout their training journey and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. This includes classroom instruction, skills coaching, and evaluation of practical performance.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth by maintaining current qualifications, engaging with industry trends, and actively seeking opportunities to advance instructional techniques and subject matter knowledge relevant to the evolving emergency services field.
• Serve as a visible and professional ambassador of the Emergency Training Centre and Lakeland College, upholding the institution’s values and reputation in all interactions with students, partners, and the broader emergency services community.
• Participate fully in departmental operations including program and faculty meetings, institutional committees, and continuous improvement initiatives that support the quality and integrity of ETC’s educational offerings.

Job Requirements

• NFPA 1041 Level I – Fire Service Instructor

• NFPA 1001 Level I & II – Firefighter

• NFPA 1002 – Driver/Operator

• NFPA 471/1072/470 – Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

• Incident Command System (ICS) 200 certification

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with air brake (Q) endorsement. Driver’s abstract required

• A minimum of ten (10) years of operational experience in the emergency services field, with at least five (5) years of relevant instructional or training experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Emergency Services, or a related field (preferred)

• Additional NFPA certifications are considered an asset

• Experience instructing in various technical rescue settings

• This position involves leading and participating in physically demanding, high-risk training activities in full personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and under live-fire or simulated emergency conditions.

• Instructors MUST be capable of meeting these physical demands.

Additional Information

This is a Continuing Full-time Faculty appointment at the Vermilion campus commencing January 4, 2026. Lakeland College offers an attractive pension, renumeration, and benefit package. The Salary range for this position is $75,505 to $102,417 per year.

Competition will remain open until November 13, 2026. All resumes are to be submitted electronically on our website www.lakelandcollege.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.