Pre-Service Fire Lab Assistant

About Loyalist

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the part-time Lab Assist will assist faculty with the delivery of courses within the above programming incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of learning activities for students, under the direction of the professor in the Pre-Service Firefighter Lab environment.
• Prepares and maintainslaboratoryclassroomand equipment for Pre-Service Fire program lab activities.
• Ensure lab activities are set up and equipment is maintained and repaired for optimal use to support lab activities.Provides
• demonstrations on proper equipment use and relevant procedures
• Supports faculty directly in the lab setting.
• Provides input into student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through effective and timely communication with the professor.
• Facilitates, supports learning by offering feedback, and alternate means of understanding. Supports evaluation through use of check lists and rubrics to guide learning.
• Utilizes appropriate technological tools that support the learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current member of a fire department or recently retired from a fire department (generally within the past three years) either in a fulltime or volunteer fire fighter role
• Must have the following National Fire Protection Association certification standards: NFPA 1010 – Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications – Fire Fighter 1 and 2 Certification, NFPA1041 – Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications – Instructor 1 Certification, NFPA 1072 – Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications
• NFPA 1006 – Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications – Technical Rescue – Chapter 5 Core Operations would be considered an asset
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification
• Experience supporting learners in an adult learning environment. This experience may include vocational teaching as a company officer or a training officer in municipal fire services, teaching at a post-secondary institution, or other experiences deemed equivalent
• Demonstrate evidence of competency in adult education principles and practices. This competency may be demonstrated through completion of recognized courses in adult education or documented equivalent educational or work experiences
• Demonstrate high standing competency and currency in the subject matter to be taught. This competency may be demonstrated through formal education and documented experience
• Excellent grounding in best practice and emerging knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field
• A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
• A commitment to lifelong learning in the field
• A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s Canvas Learning Management System) commensurate with departmental requirements
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills

Please note that Loyalist College offers programs Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm.

Please note:

Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to [email protected].

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.