Fire Services Coordinator (Bilingual)

New Brunswick Community College; Miramichi; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a proactive Fire Services Coordinator to enhance training for Fire Fighters across New Brunswick. This role involves collaboration with various associations to ensure the curriculum aligns with current standards. The successful candidate will manage training logistics, maintain training materials, and support instructors, all while ensuring excellent service to community partners. With a focus on operational excellence and community service, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public safety training. Join a culture that values belonging and professional development, while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Volunteer leave

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Membership in the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree with related work experience is required.
• Certification in Firefighter 1 is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of training to Fire Fighters in New Brunswick.
• Coordinate the development of an annual training calendar.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills in English

Oral and written communication skills in French

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office

Project management

Demonstrated firefighting experience

Education

Diploma or Degree in related field

Certification in Firefighter 1

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you driven by purpose and passionate about supporting those who protect our communities? NBCC is seeking a proactive and organized Fire Services Coordinator to play a central role in delivering high-quality training to Fire Fighters across New Brunswick. If you're someone who thrives on collaboration, community service, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Type: Regular

Location: Miramichi

Salary Range: $57,408 to $69,394 per annum

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree with related years of work experience.
• Certification in Firefighter 1.
• Preference may be given to those with 3 years' experience in Fire Fighting.
• Oral and written communication skills in both English and French (French being an asset as we translate from English to French predominantly) and experience in translation of documents.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (word, excel, power point, teams, etc.).

Assets:

• Demonstrated firefighting experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with project management.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Development Operations Manager for Professional and Part Time Learning, the Fire Services Coordinator supports the delivery of training to Fire Fighters in New Brunswick, aligning the curriculum with current standards and training materials. The Coordinator, in consultation with nine Provincial Volunteer Fire Fighters Associations, identifies qualified instructors to deliver courses and develop an annual training calendar.

Key Responsibilities -

• Provide excellent customer service - Build and maintain excellent relations with the volunteer Association Training Coordinators, the NB Association of Fire Chiefs, NB Office of Fire Marshal and others to ensure that the services offered meet their needs and fulfill the Provincial Fire Services mandate.

• Coordinate Delivery of Training - Work with the Regional Associations to develop a training calendar for the year, including acquiring necessary facilities, equipment, and instructor resources.

• Provide Training Material - In conjunction with the Fire Services Curriculum Assistant, ensure all training material, curriculum and standards information are up to date and available to Regional Association, in both official languages. Ensure the examination process is controlled and completed examinations are returned to NBCC.

• Coordinate Instructor Training - Ensure Instructors receive Instructor training prior to being added to the roster.

• Records Management - In conjunction with the Fire Services Administrative Assistant, ensure that all Fire Fighters attending training courses are entered into the Student Information Management System for tracking, grades and verification of course completion.

• Contract Management - Ensure contracts or agreements are followed with Oklahoma State University, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) and Fire Protection Publications (FPP), and possible others including ordering, translation and payment for books and materials received as per the contract.

• Financial Management - In conjunction with the Fire Services Administrative Assistant, ensure that all payments for services provided by local Fire Fighter Instructors for time and expenses are properly reconciled and accounted for in a timely manner.

• Support the Annual Workshop - working with the Annual Fire Services Workshop Committee, provide support in the form of registration, event planning, training material and facilities as required.

• Fire Service Training Site - Ensure the coordination of daily maintenance and operations of the Fire Service training grounds is up to standards. Testing of equipment is done and booking of the facilities and training props.

• Mobile Burns Unit (MBU) - Ensure that the MBU policies and procedures are followed while working with the Mobile Unit coordinator.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• NBCC supports the well-being of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).

This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Administrative and Program Support Services collective agreement for the College.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the well-being of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our students needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by May 28, 2025.