Fire Program Technologists (Temporary & Casual)

Cambrian College; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario, is seeking Fire Program Technologists on a part-time, on-call basis beginning September 2026. These roles support the Schools of Health Sciences and Emergency Services by maintaining fire training labs, assisting faculty, and ensuring safe, practical learning environments up to 24 hours per week.

The successful candidate will manage equipment, PPE, and lab spaces, reinforce safety procedures, and collaborate with program staff to support the Pre-Service

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum one-year certificate in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training or equivalent.
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II certification is required.
• NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials certification is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• DZ licence is required.
• Experience in fire service or training environment preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, organize, and maintain fire training labs and practical learning environments safely and efficiently.
• Support faculty with the preparation and delivery of practical laboratory activities.
• Assist with demonstrations and provide technical support related to previously taught skills and procedures.
• Prepare, inspect, organize, and restore equipment and training areas before and after scheduled labs.
• Maintain the operational condition, security, and organization of fire service equipment, supplies, and PPE.
• Reinforce safety procedures and report concerns or non-compliance to faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty and other program staff to support the Pre-Service Firefighter program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work capability

Diversity & inclusion

Education

One-year certificate in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I/II

NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials

First Aid and CPR

DZ licence

Relevant fire service experience

Tools

PPE handling knowledge

Lab safety procedures knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Cambrian College’s Schools of Health Sciences and Emergency Services requires Fire Program Technologists, on a part-time basis beginning September 2026. These positions are either temporary part time or on a casual "on-call" basis, up to 24 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, organize, and maintain fire training labs and practical learning environments safely and efficiently.
• Support faculty with the preparation and delivery of practical laboratory and training activities.
• Assist with demonstrations and provide technical support related to previously taught skills and procedures under the direction of faculty.
• Prepare, inspect, organize, and restore equipment and training areas before and following scheduled labs.
• Maintain the operational condition, security, and organization of fire service equipment, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support the safe operation of practical training activities by reinforcing established safety procedures and reporting concerns or non-compliance to faculty
• Collaborate with faculty and other program staff to support the effective operation of the Pre-Service Firefighter program.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of a one-year certificate in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training, Fire Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with the application. Applicants who completed their education outside of Canada are required to submit a WES or ICAS assessment with their application.)
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I and Level II certification.
• NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials certification.
• Must hold current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Must hold a DZ licence
• Relevant experience within the fire service or a fire training environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fire service equipment, personal protective equipment, safe training practices, OFM Practical Skills and the OFM Evaluation Processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage equipment, inventory, records, and multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively support faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Assets/Preferred

• Experience with respiratory protection equipment.
• Experience maintaining, inspecting, or coordinating repairs of fire service equipment and PPE.
• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1 certification
• Previous experience supporting teaching and learning in a practical lab or fire training environment.

Required Information

• Educational documents
  • WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

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