Fire College Instructor

Consider this rewarding opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to join the Ontario Fire College with the Office of the Fire Marshal. In this dynamic role, you will facilitate fire service education and training programs in collaboration with regional training centres, located across the province.
Please note: these roles are headquartered out of 25 Morton Schulman Avenue; in Toronto, however,successful candidates have the ability to be located at alternate off-site/satellite locations across Ontario. Successful candidates may be assigned to a satellite location closest to their residential address if available.In addition, this role requires frequent travel throughout Ontario to locations that may not be accessible via public transit (vehicle can be provided).
As an employee with the Ontario Public Service we offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Fire College Instructor, working as part of an integral team, you will:
• Facilitate and teach assigned subjects.
• Participate in the design, development and delivery of course curriculum.
• Coordinate the delivery of various courses.
• Conduct student evaluations.
• Advise and support adjunct instructors.
• This role involves overnight stays and travel across Ontario (as required).

How do I qualify?

Adult Education Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of, and experience with, adult education principles, techniques, and practices to prepare and present training programs in varied forms across diverse media, including eLearning technology
• You know models of teaching and have experience with curriculum development in order to design and deliver course content

Essential Skills

• You have research, evaluation and time management skills to develop, administer, score, and evaluate written, oral, and practical evaluations
• You have strong oral and written communication skills to deliver course material and presentations
• You have proven experience facilitating adult eLearning synchronously and asynchronously

Fire Service Knowledge

• You have a well-rounded knowledge of fire service professional education and training programs and operations
• You have a keen understanding of fire department operations and fire services personnel roles and responsibilities