Fire Prevention - Public Educator

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax•Ajax, ON

2d•CA$72,584 - CA$131,862•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Fire Prevention Officer, the primary responsibility of this position will include public education (85%): delivering Public Fire & Life Safety Education programming throughout the Town of Ajax for all age groups. This role includes the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our community-based education programs and functions. Secondary responsibilities will include fire prevention inspections (15%): enforcing fire safety legislation by conducting inspections and reviewing fire safety plans for buildings within the Town of Ajax.

Requirements

Post-secondary graduation from a university, technical or community college in education, marketing or a fire and life safety educator certification is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of related experience with demonstrated aptitude in the field of education, marketing, or in fire and life safety education.
Knowledge of child and adult learning/training theories/methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Canva), and social media platforms such as X, Instagram and Facebook.
Knowledge of appropriate regulations and legislation i.e. Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, etc.
Successful candidate will be able to communicate courteously and effectively both verbally and written, productive in a team setting, possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and willing to upgrade education to achieve and maintain professional competency
Candidates must have a valid Class “G” drivers Licence in good standing
Upon being hired, ability to work a flexible work schedule including occasional evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Ontario Fire Marshal Public Fire & Life Safety Educator Certification
NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I
NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level II
NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level I
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level II
Second language in French is an asset
Experience working with children between ages 3 to 18
Experience in delivering Public Fire & Life Safety Education Programs (i.e. including all school age programs, Learn Not To Burn, TAPP-C arson prevention, safety for seniors, etc.)
A proven ability to promote and stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities through public speaking, demonstrations, and other methods.
Knowledge and experience in adult and child education principles and theories
Experience in curriculum planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community-based education programs and functions.

Responsibilities

Develop and design fire & life safety education programs for the community.
Deliver fire prevention education programs within the community.
Monitor effectiveness and relevance of current and new community outreach. programs/initiatives and make changes as needed.
Maintain statistics on AFES public education activities/initiatives relating to public education.
Work with the Town’s Corporate Communication Division and other approved media outlets to disseminate fire and life safety information in an approved format to residents and businesses of Ajax.
Maintain multiple social media platforms, Corporate website, Platform X and Instagram and Facebook.
Establish and/or maintain an excellent and productive working relationship with internal customers, external customers, stakeholders and partners.
Seek out and prepare grants applications.
Review and maintain public education information on department web page.
Maintain inventory of educational materials for all programs and all stations.
Liaise with the news media to increase public awareness of fire/life safety hazards and plan special events to promote fire/life safety.
Instruct, guide and coach AFES staff in presentation techniques and lesson plan delivery.
Conduct fire inspections to enforce fire code compliance with all applicable legislation and standards in consultation with the Fire Prevention Officer.