Job Description
Fire Instructor
AF3 Assistant Fire Commissioner 3
Term/full-time
until December 31, 2026
Municipal and Northern Relations
Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC), Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC)
Brandon MB
Advertisement Number: 45253
Salary(s): AF3 $72,324.00 - $94,452.00 per year
Closing Date: May 18, 2026
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
The Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC) located in Brandon, Manitoba, is a leader in shaping the emergency services landscape throughout Manitoba and communities across Canada through specialized emergency service vocational training. The College offers over 33 specialized programs with accreditation by national and international regulatory bodies with a unique campus where emergency services professionals and students can prepare for the everyday realities of emergency response in a safe and controlled setting.
Duties:
This position is primarily responsible for the development, delivery, maintenance and evaluation of training and educational programs at the College, focusing on the fire fighting and emergency services program. The incumbent monitors and evaluates student performance and ensures that courses and programs are kept current with latest standards, regulations, acts and legislation. A complete position description is available upon request.
Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
Financial Security
Attractive salaries
Defined pension plan
Life insurance coverage
Long-Term Disability Plan
Benefit Plan
Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
Annual health spending account for eligible employees
Commitment to Health and Wellness
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.
Organizational Culture and Values
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Successful completion of Fire Fighter Level I and Fire Fighter Level II and other applicable Emergency Services Programs, or successful completion of an equivalent or comparable formal training or educational program.
Work or volunteer experience providing firefighting and/or other emergency response services.
Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to a variety of audiences.
Excellent teamwork skills to work positively and collaboratively with a diverse team.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict timelines.
Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive student and training reports.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Desired:
Experience delivering training and educational programs in an adult setting.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check
Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba and occasionally in Canada and Internationally
Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required
Must be physically capable of wearing full turn-out gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Must have a valid Manitoba class 5 driver’s license
Must have a Manitoba Class 4 driver`s license with air brake endorsement or have the ability to obtain
Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory driver’s abstract
Must be physically capable of performing the duties and functions of the job, including lifting heavy objects, kneeling, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights and entering confined spaces in various temperatures
Must be willing and able to complete Emergency Services Instructor 2 (ESI2) training within 6 months of hire
Apply to:
Advertisement # 45253
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-XXXXXX
Fax: 204-XXXXXX
Email: [email protected]
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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AF3 Assistant Fire Commissioner 3
Term/full-time
until December 31, 2026
Municipal and Northern Relations
Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC), Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC)
Brandon MB
Advertisement Number: 45253
Salary(s): AF3 $72,324.00 - $94,452.00 per year
Closing Date: May 18, 2026
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
The Manitoba Emergency Services College (MESC) located in Brandon, Manitoba, is a leader in shaping the emergency services landscape throughout Manitoba and communities across Canada through specialized emergency service vocational training. The College offers over 33 specialized programs with accreditation by national and international regulatory bodies with a unique campus where emergency services professionals and students can prepare for the everyday realities of emergency response in a safe and controlled setting.
Duties:
This position is primarily responsible for the development, delivery, maintenance and evaluation of training and educational programs at the College, focusing on the fire fighting and emergency services program. The incumbent monitors and evaluates student performance and ensures that courses and programs are kept current with latest standards, regulations, acts and legislation. A complete position description is available upon request.
Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
Financial Security
Attractive salaries
Defined pension plan
Life insurance coverage
Long-Term Disability Plan
Benefit Plan
Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
Annual health spending account for eligible employees
Commitment to Health and Wellness
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.
Organizational Culture and Values
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Successful completion of Fire Fighter Level I and Fire Fighter Level II and other applicable Emergency Services Programs, or successful completion of an equivalent or comparable formal training or educational program.
Work or volunteer experience providing firefighting and/or other emergency response services.
Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to a variety of audiences.
Excellent teamwork skills to work positively and collaboratively with a diverse team.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict timelines.
Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive student and training reports.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Desired:
Experience delivering training and educational programs in an adult setting.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check
Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba and occasionally in Canada and Internationally
Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required
Must be physically capable of wearing full turn-out gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Must have a valid Manitoba class 5 driver’s license
Must have a Manitoba Class 4 driver`s license with air brake endorsement or have the ability to obtain
Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory driver’s abstract
Must be physically capable of performing the duties and functions of the job, including lifting heavy objects, kneeling, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights and entering confined spaces in various temperatures
Must be willing and able to complete Emergency Services Instructor 2 (ESI2) training within 6 months of hire
Apply to:
Advertisement # 45253
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-XXXXXX
Fax: 204-XXXXXX
Email: [email protected]
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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