Fire Prevention - Public Educator

Job Summary

Reporting to the Fire Prevention Officer, the primary responsibility of this position will include public education (85%): delivering Public Fire & Life Safety Education programming throughout the Town of Ajax for all age groups. This role includes the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our community-based education programs and functions. Secondary responsibilities will include fire prevention inspections (15%): enforcing fire safety legislation by conducting inspections and reviewing fire safety plans for buildings within the Town of Ajax.

Job Duties Include

The following responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Develop and design fire & life safety education programs for the community.

• Deliver fire prevention education programs within the community.

• Monitor effectiveness and relevance of current and new community outreach. programs/initiatives and make changes as needed.

• Maintain statistics on AFES public education activities/initiatives relating to public education.

• Work with the Town’s Corporate Communication Division and other approved media outlets to disseminate fire and life safety information in an approved format to residents and businesses of Ajax.

• Maintain multiple social media platforms, Corporate website, Platform X and Instagram and Facebook.

• Establish and/or maintain an excellent and productive working relationship with internal customers, external customers, stakeholders and partners.

• Seek out and prepare grants applications.

• Review and maintain public education information on department web page.

• Maintain inventory of educational materials for all programs and all stations.

• Liaise with the news media to increase public awareness of fire/life safety hazards and plan special events to promote fire/life safety.

• Instruct, guide and coach AFES staff in presentation techniques and lesson plan delivery.

• Conduct fire inspections to enforce fire code compliance with all applicable legislation and standards in consultation with the Fire Prevention Officer.

Qualifications/Skills

• Post-secondary graduation from a university, technical or community college in education, marketing or a fire and life safety educator certification is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of related experience with demonstrated aptitude in the field of education, marketing, or in fire and life safety education.

• Knowledge of child and adult learning/training theories/methodologies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Canva), and social media platforms such as X, Instagram and Facebook.

• Knowledge of appropriate regulations and legislation i.e. Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, etc. 

• Successful candidate will be able to communicate courteously and effectively both verbally and written, productive in a team setting, possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and willing to upgrade education to achieve and maintain professional competency 

• Candidates must have a valid Class “G” drivers Licence in good standing

• Upon being hired, ability to work a flexible work schedule including occasional evenings and weekends

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Ontario Fire Marshal Public Fire & Life Safety Educator Certification

• NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I

• NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level II

• NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer

• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level I

• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I

• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level II

• Second language in French is an asset

• Experience working with children between ages 3 to 18

• Experience in delivering Public Fire & Life Safety Education Programs (i.e. including all school age programs, Learn Not To Burn, TAPP-C arson prevention, safety for seniors, etc.)

• A proven ability to promote and stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities through public speaking, demonstrations, and other methods.

• Knowledge and experience in adult and child education principles and theories

• Experience in curriculum planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community-based education programs and functions.

Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to attend a written exam during the week of August 3rd, 2026 from 1000h to 1200h.

What is Offered to Staff

• Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.

• Hours of Work: This full-time position is covered by the Ajax Professional Firefighters’ Association, and the position works 38 hours per week over a 4-day work week either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday and is based on operational needs. The hours of work are from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and are in accordance with the APFFA Collective Agreement. Successful candidates must have the ability to work a flexible work schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Benefits: The Town offers full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package with paid sick, vacation and personal leave days; Parental Leave Top-up; Employee & Family Assistance Program; Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre membership; plus a defined benefits pension (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).

How to Apply

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the “Apply” button and apply by July 19, 2026

Vacancy Statement

All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process

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