Fire School Lab Technologist

Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.

Lambton College currently ranks third overall in Canada, and second overall in Ontario for Research in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 4 Colleges for Research in Canada for seven straight years.

At Lambton College, we're proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you'll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.

About The Position

This is a casual / call in support staff Bargaining Unit position, reporting to the Associate Dean, School of Fire Science, Health and Community Services at a rate of $42.39/HR.

The Fire School Lab Technologist provides technical firefighting support to post-secondary and industrial training labs and has the responsibility to ensure that all active participants on fire school grounds are using college assets safely, properly, and efficiently while supporting the users’ training objectives. The employee will be guided by SOG’s, industry practices, manufacturer’s instructions, and Fire School Campus usage guidelines. This employee will be responsible for ensuring that all participants conduct themselves safely to prevent injuries.

Specific Accountabilities

• Ensures the proper usage of complex props and labs
• Opens and secures facilities during regular business hours or after hours and on weekends as needed
• Protects the college’s assets and ensures the safety of students and users of the facilities and equipment
• Maintains a record of activities and completes usage and safety related reports as required
• Supports labs scheduled as part of post-secondary instruction or industrial training
• May be required to open and secure the Fire School campus facilities
• Reinforces learning objectives taught in theory courses
• Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment and facilities
• Demonstrates principles and theories of specialized knowledge in various learning activities
• Clean-ups and disinfection of training equipment
• Organizes complex statistical information and/or understands and applies the elementary principles of a science or a professional discipline.
• Prepares and executes routine laboratory exercises showing the relationship between theory and test results

Qualifications

• 3-year Advanced Community College Diploma in Fire Science Technology or equivalent training:

NFPA 1001 Firefighter Training and Certification Level I & II and NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials (Awareness and Operations) from a recognized institution accredited the by Internal Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board

• Up to five years of practical experience is required, whether that is volunteer or p/t/ or f/t firefighter experience in a municipal fire dept or as part of an industrial brigade.

As part of the recruitment process you may be asked to provide the following:

• NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue Chapter 5
• Copy of current Driver’s License
• NFPA 1041 Level 1, if applicable
• Current Mask Fit Test, if available to you
• Current EMR, if applicable
• Firefighting academic diploma, if applicable

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Employee Perks

Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.

Investing In Our People

Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.

Investing in our People

Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.