Apply By: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 11:59 pm EDT

Training Specialist

Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Provincial Services Division - Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
City:
Dryden, Garson
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
2 Permanent
Job Code:
41113g - Resource Technician, Sr 3 (G29 Salary Note)
Salary:
$1,486.04 - $1,691.83 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Posting Status:
Open
Job ID:
217269
Bring your knowledge of forest fire management and training skills to the next level as you develop the training for the next generation of fire fighters in this dynamic position with the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services of the Ministry of Natural Resources.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Please note that alternate work locations may be considered, based on operational feasibility.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• develop, maintain and coordinate provincial and regional Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) courses
• provide subject matter expertise to learners and trainers
• select instructors, schedule courses, prepare and score tests, exams and field exercises
• develop training maintenance programs
• maintain budget in relations to training activities

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Forest fire knowledge:

• You have comprehensive knowledge in fire line qualifications and certification requirements.
• You have the ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures relating to fire operations.
• You have thorough knowledge of fire control operations, including water bombing, helitack, fire crew systems, service and support and the command and control response system.
• You have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Training and communication skills:

• You have a high level of training skills (i.e. Instructor training course) in order to provide or facilitate training.
• You have proven experience with curriculum design, development, and implementation techniques.
• You have proven oral and written communication skills to prepare course materials and explain information accurately.

Computer skills:

• You are proficient with personal computers and various software packages including graphics, presentation software, spreadsheets and word processing.
• You are familiar with the operation of a wide variety of audio, visual, simulators and other instruction equipment.

Project management and budget knowledge:

• You have strong project management experience and skills.
• You have knowledge of work program planning, budget, cost control processes and purchasing processes.

Additional Information:

Address:
  • 2 English Permanent, 6150 Skyline Drive, Garson, North Region or 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Note:
  • Note: The Training Specialist position is part of the over 100 key positions allotted to AFFES as part of the OPS's Strategic Planning Process that was communicated in May 2024 to enhance our capacity and to better meet our current program and service delivery needs.

How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 7, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca