Job Description

Regional Training Officer

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Permanent, Full Time

The Cariboo Regional District invites qualified applicants to apply for the permanent, full- time position of Regional Training Officer located in Williams Lake, BC.



Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Regional Fire Chief, the Regional Training Officer will be responsible for supporting Cariboo Regional District Volunteer Fire Departments including but not limited to coordinating, conducting, and monitoring minimum training standards, procurement standards and procedures, agency services communications, documentation, and legal liability.



The Regional Fire Training Officer will oversee the development and maintenance of operational guidelines, development and delivery of training programs, mutual aid and other agency agreements and contracts, volunteer fire department recruitment and retention, and departmental health and safety programing to support the activities necessary for the ongoing operation of the Regional District's fire services functions, including related emergency planning and other associated programs.

Education, Experience and Qualifications Required:

Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent fire services and local government administration experience and related training. NFPA 1001 Level 2 Firefighter, 1002 Driver/Operator, 1021 Level 2 Fire Officer, 1041 Level 1 Fire Service Instructor, 1033 Investigator, and 1521 Incident Safety Officer. May consider similar certifications. Minimum of 7 years direct fire service experience. Experience working with volunteers. Budget management experience required. Must maintain a valid Driver's License. Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software programs.

Wage:

This is a full-time BCGEU position. The current rate of pay is $48.01 per hour plus benefits. A standard 90-day probationary period will apply.

Work Site Location:

The successful candidate will operate out of the Cariboo Regional District office located at Suite D, 180 Third Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC. Travel within the regional district will be required; the successful applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Hours of Work:

This position works a 9-day fortnight schedule, Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break and every other Friday off. This position may work a non-standard schedule which will include evenings and weekends. Occasional overtime may be required.



Qualified candidates wishing to apply and looking for a detailed job description please visit

www.cariboord.ca/careers

. Applications will be accepted until

1:00 p.m

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Friday, November 14, 2025

. Applications must be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position. To be considered for this position, all valid and current educational credentials pertaining to the position must be included in the package.

When submitting an application via email, please quote Competition #25-21.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.



Bernice Crowe, Manager of Human Resources

Cariboo Regional District

Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue

Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4

www.cariboord.ca/careers

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Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


Experience : 5 years or more