Instructor, Volunteer Fire Fighter

at  SIIT

Established in 1976, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan’s economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

This position will be utilized on a call-in basis, to fulfill numerous short-term training contracts across the province. This position is responsible for delivering SIIT programs and curricula with the purpose of promoting student success. This position is to organize and implement instructional activities which create a learning environment that guides and provides the greatest opportunity for student success. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT’s vision, mission, and mandate. These include the following broad range of accountabilities:

• Deliver volunteer structural firefighting training to Saskatchewan First Nations communities
• Complete all course-required materials including attendance records and course evaluations
• Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames
• Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment
• Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
• Maintain classroom and shop discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to applicable supervisor regarding student behavior, including formal student disciplinary action
• Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures

Required Competencies: Flexible & Adaptable; Effective Communication; Relationship Building; Results Oriented; Student Focus; Communication (Instructional); Knowledge & Expertise; Teamwork
Required Qualifications and Experience: Certified in the following: NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level 1 & 2; NFPA 472 Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents; NFPA 1041 Fire Services Instructor, Level 1; NFPA 1031 Inspections or equivalent is preferred. Experience in delivering training programs is considered an asset. Experience working with MS Office suite of programs is required. An understanding of adult learning theories and principles is considered an asset. Knowledge of First Nations culture and organizations, and prior experience teaching First Nations Adults are considered assets. First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
As this position is considered safety sensitive, the incumbent will be subject to testing as per SIIT’s Alcohol and Substances policy

• Deliver volunteer structural firefighting training to Saskatchewan First Nations communities
• Complete all course-required materials including attendance records and course evaluations
• Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames
• Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment
• Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
• Maintain classroom and shop discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to applicable supervisor regarding student behavior, including formal student disciplinary action
• Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedure