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The Township of Algonquin Highlands - Chief Training Officer - Closes March 8, 2010

The Township of Algonquin Highlands , located in the northern Haliburton Highlands is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill the newly created position of Chief Training Officer for Algonquin Highlands Fire Services.

Reporting to the Fire Chief , and working in close cooperation with the three District Chiefs, the Training Officer will be responsible for the coordination, development , delivery and administration of Training for the fifty ( 50) volunteers in the three Fire Stations in the Department.

The ideal candidate will have the demonstrated ability and experience working successfully in a volunteer environment, and have sound judgment, leadership and motivational skills. Extensive fire fighting and training experience and a thorough knowledge of modern fire fighting and fire prevention methods is required. The ideal candidate should also have Training Officer Certification , Associate Instructor and Trainer/Facilitator status from the Fire College in Gravenhurst.

The salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications. The Municipality offers a competitive benefit package. A full Job Description and Salary range is available on request .

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete resume and covering letter , in confidence, detailing education , experience and references to the undersigned no later than Monday , March 08 , 2010. Candidates will clearly demonstrate how and where they have gained the knowledge , skills and abilities on their resume.

Applicants are thanked for their interest , but only candidates we wish to consider further will be contacted.

John D. Hogg
Fire Chief
Algonquin Highlands Fire Services
1123 North Shore Rd. RR 2
Minden , ON K0M 2K0
705 766-0010
jhogg@algonquinhighlands.ca