Fire/Life Safety Education Officer (Probationary)

JOB TITLE: FIRE/LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION OFFICER (PROBATIONARY)

DEPARTMENT: FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

POSTING NUMBER: 105447

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek, shift work and variable hours

LOCATION: You will report to the location of 225 Central Park Drive.

SALARY GRADE: 13

STARTING SALARY: $64,744.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: July 4, 2023

CLOSING DATE: July 17, 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Coordinator, this position will provide public Fire Safety and Prevention education and training, conduct media and public relations, distribute fire and life safety literature and conducts special events and internal functions. Deliver various public speaking engagements and public information sessions. Deliver critical fire and life safety education while providing exceptional customer service to a highly diverse customer base, ranging in age from early childhood to senior citizens. Research, develop, coordinate, and deliver Fire/Life Safety education programs and educational materials including pamphlets and literature, videos and social media posts, and other digital media. Schedule and operate the Fire and Life Safety Education Centre, including Stephanie’s Place. Educate the public about fire and life safety using the most effective forms of media. Participate in community functions to promote fire and life safety education. Liaise with the news media to increase public awareness of fire and life safety hazards and plans special events to promote fire and life safety. Participate in the Arson Prevention Program for Children and plan, design, and build displays and props for public education. Stay informed of all developments in the field of fire safety and prevention education. Plan and schedule tours of fire stations and issue requests for the attendance of fire crews at special events. Attend career fairs to promote the fire service as a career and performs other related duties as assigned by the Division Chief, which may require both evening and/or weekend participation from time to time.

Selection Criteria

EDUCATION:

• Formal education in Public Fire and Life Safety Education or certification as a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator is preferred;
• Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education;
• Formal education in public relations, marketing, communications or equivalent and demonstrated experience in adult and/or childhood education principles and techniques is required;

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience working productively on various committees and with internal and external stakeholder groups;
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse and multicultural communities and groups;
• Experience and/or training in media relations, marketing and community engagement are strong assets;

Other Skills And Assets

• Must possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary, Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable;
• Must be able to lift and stand for extended periods of time;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Fire and Emergency Services functions is preferred, prior experience is an asset;
• Demonstrated organizational skills, creativity
• Demonstrated customer service and public relations skills;
• Must be willing and able to wear all required uniform clothing and/or personal protective equipment as assigned/required;
• Demonstrated public speaking ability;
• Demonstrated presentation skills and demonstration skills;
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Must be able to work variable work hours including nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Must possess valid and current First Aid and CPR qualifications;
• Demonstrated expertise in the development and use of various computer-based applications, including Microsoft Office applications and a good working knowledge of various internet-based applications;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of various fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems and fire safety plans, be able to properly explain these systems to members of the public;
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal;

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: www.brampton.ca/employment quoting reference #105447 by July 17, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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