Career Opportunity - Regional Training Officer - Full Time

Competition Number: 25-21
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

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

Summary: Reporting to the Regional Fire Chief, the Regional Training Officer is responsible for supporting Cariboo Regional District Volunteer Fire Departments ( VFDs), 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 Training Officer will assist in the development and maintenance of operational guidelines, development and delivery of training programs, volunteer fire department recruitment and retention, and departmental health and safety programming 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 rate of pay is $48.01 per hour plus benefits. A standard 90-day probationary period will apply.

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

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

Please send your cover letter and resume to mailbox@cariboord.ca