Fire Instructor

Government of Manitoba; Brandon; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Defined pension plan

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC), Office of the Fire Commissioner, Brandon, MB, is seeking an AF3 Assistant Fire Commissioner.

The role focuses on developing and delivering firefighting training, monitoring student performance, and updating curricula to align with current regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of Fire Fighter Level I and II or equivalent emergency services training.
• Experience providing firefighting or emergency response services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience delivering training in adult settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, maintain and evaluate training programs for fire fighting and emergency services.
• Monitor student performance and ensure courses meet latest standards and legislation.
• Update curricula to reflect current acts and regulations and prepare training reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Fire Fighter Level I

Fire Fighter Level II

Emergency Services Programs

Equivalent training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AF3 Assistant Fire Commissioner 3

Regular/full-time

Municipal and Northern Relations

Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC), Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC)

Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 45785

Salary(s): AF3 $72,324.00 - $94,452.00 per year

Closing Date: November 9, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

The Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC) located in Brandon, Manitoba, is a leader in shaping the emergency services landscape throughout Manitoba and communities across Canada through specialized emergency service vocational training. The College offers over 33 specialized programs with accreditation by national and international regulatory bodies with a unique campus where emergency services professionals and students can prepare for the everyday realities of emergency response in a safe and controlled setting.

Duties:

This position is primarily responsible for the development, delivery, maintenance and evaluation of training and educational programs at the College, focusing on the fire fighting and emergency services program. The incumbent monitors and evaluates student performance and ensures that courses and programs are kept current with latest standards, regulations, acts and legislation. A complete position description is available upon request.

Why Work For Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Successful completion of Fire Fighter Level I and Fire Fighter Level II and other applicable Emergency Services Programs, or successful completion of an equivalent or comparable formal training or educational program.
• Work or volunteer experience providing firefighting and/or other emergency response services.
• Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent teamwork skills to work positively and collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive student and training reports.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Desired:

• Experience delivering training and educational programs in an adult setting.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba and occasionally in Canada and Internationally
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required
• Must be physically capable of wearing full turn-out gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Must have a valid Manitoba class 5 driver’s license
• Must have a Manitoba Class 4 driver`s license with air brake endorsement or have the ability to obtain
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties and functions of the job, including lifting heavy objects, kneeling, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights and entering confined spaces in various temperatures
• Must be willing and able to complete Emergency Services Instructor 2 (ESI2) training within 6 months of hire