Fire Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee health benefits

Annual health spending account

Job summary

Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC), Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) in Brandon, MB, is seeking a Fire Instructor (AF3) to develop, deliver, maintain and evaluate training and educational programs focused on firefighting and emergency services. You will monitor student performance, ensure courses stay current with standards and regulations, and collaborate with a diverse team.

This full-time role offers an attractive salary and benefits package with opportunities to work across

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Fire Fighter Level I and II or equivalent training.
• Experience providing firefighting or emergency response services.
• Excellent verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with a diverse team.
• Organizational skills to manage priorities and timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships.
• Strong written communication for reports.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, maintain and evaluate training programs for fire and emergency services.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance and keep courses current with standards.
• Collaborate with a diverse team and stakeholders to ensure quality training.

Skills

Firefighting knowledge

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Analytical problem solving

Independent work

Education

Fire Fighter Level I & II or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

Job description

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

• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability 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

Fire Instructor

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

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