Employment - TRAINING OFFICER(S)

TRAINING OFFICER(S)

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time Permanent

Weekdays

Description

JOB SCOPE: Under the supervision of the Platoon Chief – Training Division, this position is responsible to deliver volunteer and career firefighter training programs, officer development programs, technical training programs, and recertification programs for all members and support staff. This position will plan and deliver training in the regional fire service to Provincial Standards. The training Officer will demonstrate and supervise practical skills, evaluate trainees’ performance and ensure safety throughout training sessions. The hours of work will be 42 hours per week, with the flexibility to accommodate career and volunteer firefighter schedules. This may include evenings, weekends, and some holidays as required. This position includes participation in extra duty work, if available.

BARGAINING UNIT: IAFF Local #2779 SALARY: $79,802 per annum

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Must include copies of the items listed below)

· Grade 12, GED, or equivalent

· 10 years’ experience in the Fire Service

· Experience in dealing with career and volunteer firefighters

· Experience in administering training programs

· IFSAC / Proboard Firefighter Level I

· Fire Instructor Level I, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. This must be clearly demonstrated in your application.

· ICS 200

· Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s Class 5 License or equivalent

· Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and PowerPoint

· Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations.

· Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.

How To Apply

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at 4:00PM

Applications quoting Competition Reference #25.92-E should be submitted via any one of the following:

In-person or drop-box to: Human Resources Department, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P7B9

Fax: 902-563-5582 or E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca

Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will respond only to those we wish to interview.

Email Address: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
NOC Code
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Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
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Pay Type
To be Determined
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
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Start Date
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End Date
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Posted on
January 26th 2026
Expires
February 5th 2026