Training Captain

Lloydminster; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Alberta is looking for a full-time Training Captain to lead emergency response readiness and training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive fire service experience and provide leadership, mentorship, and compliance with fire safety standards. Responsibilities include emergency response, training program development, and public education on fire safety. A competitive salary, benefits package, and positive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefit package

Consistent working hours

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years experience in firefighting or related emergency services.
• Two years proven leadership in fire rescue or emergency environment.
• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency responses.
• Provide mentorship and technical expertise in training.
• Participate in fire prevention and public education programs.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Project management

Public engagement

Fire safety education

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NFPA 1001 Level 1 and Level 2 Firefighter qualifications

NFPA 1021 Level 2 Fire service officer

Tools

Fire apparatus

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Position Posting: Training Captain (1 Position Available)

Term of Employment: Full-Time, Continuing

Rate of Pay: Captain T/O S/O: $61.06 per hour (Subject to LFFA Local 5182 of the IAFF Agreement)

Location: Fire Hall 1

Duties

Reporting to the Assistant Fire Chiefs, the Training Captain will ensure operational readiness by requiring leadership, coordinating logistical needs, and providing support services necessary for emergency response, training, fire prevention, and fire rescue daily operations. This position will provide mentorship and technical expertise in competency development for fire and rescue services in collaboration with Fire Rescue administration team.

Duties General

• Provide leadership/mentorship to department members in all aspects and job functions;
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture that supports teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement;
• Collaborative and professional interactions and working relationships with the public, fire rescue personnel, and other city staff;
• Participate in administrative, special projects and committees assigned by the fire rescue administration;
• Provide input on fire department budgets to Fire department administration;
• Participate in Corporate safety initiatives and engaged in Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety committees;
• Promotes corporate and departmental directives, policies, procedures, and standards with all fire rescue personnel;
• Attend/lead fire rescue programs in the areas of training, fire safety, education, inspection as assigned/requested to develop and maintain job knowledge, skills and abilities;

Duties Operational/Training

• Responds to fire/rescue incidents as required;
• Ability to function as Incident Commander as required;
• Ability to function as Fire Captain/Duty Captain as assigned/required;
• Ability to function as the Incident Safety Officer as assigned;
• Maintaining/coordination of inventory for all uniform, personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools/appliances and feedback for replacement cycles for such items;
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and administration of fire rescue comprehensive training programs and annual competency program schedule;
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate training policies, standards and procedures to meet industry standards and best practices, in alignment with NFPA standards and other certifications;
• Evaluate firefighter competencies and recommend follow-up training where required;
• Assist in developing training budgets and make recommendations on training resources;
• Responsible for the review and facilitation of training and certification records for all departmental personnel;

Duties Fire Prevention

• Participate in the development and implementation of fire prevention and public education programs within the City;
• Compliance with Fire Code and Fire Inspections within the City;
• Assist Duty Crews with assigned fire company inspections;
• Provide Fire Investigation for origin and cause and written reports for follow-up as requested;
• Provide positive engagement in regard to Public Fire education and safety initiatives to the community;

Other

• Other related duties as required.

Schedule

Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and may be required to work weekends, holidays, evenings and nights as necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School diploma or equivalent;
• NFPA 1001 Level 1 and Level 2 Firefighter qualifications;
• NFPA 470 Awareness and Operations (or equivalency NFPA 1072 Operations);
• NFPA 1002 Fire apparatus driver/operator (Chapters 4/5/6);
• NFPA 1021 Level 2 Fire service officer ;
• NFPA 1041 Level 2 Fire service instructor;
• NFPA 1521 Fire service incident safety officer;
• ICS 200;
• Certification as a Medical First Responder (Preference- Medical First Responder Instructor);
• Minimum seven (7) years experience in a firefighting position or related emergency services field combined with minimum 2 years of proven leadership facilitation, project management and team building skills in fire rescue or emergency related environment;
• A valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan with an acceptable Driver’s Abstract is required;

Additional assets

• NFPA 1030 (or equivalency NFPA 1031/1035);
• NFPA 1033 Level 2;
• ICS 300;
• CISM or related Peer team related training;
• Fitness Leader certification (Fit to thrive or equivalent programs/certificates);
• Completion of Post-Secondary Fire rescue and/or medical education;

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Successful applicant must provide proof of all qualifications.
• Must be able to pass a medical examination, physical capacity assessment and possibly aptitude testing.
• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.

Closing Date

January 2, 2026

Posting Type

Internal & External

Application Information

The City of Lloydminster offers consistent working hours that afford a positive quality of life, a competitive salary/benefit package, and is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or require further information on this position, please contact us. All applications must be sent to the Employee Relations team and received by the closing date.