Regional Training Officer
About the role
Regional Training Officer
Permanent, Full Time
The Cariboo Regional District invites qualified applicants to apply for the permanent, full- time position of Regional Training Officer located in Williams Lake, BC.
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Regional Fire Chief, the Regional Training Officer will be responsible for supporting Cariboo Regional District Volunteer Fire Departments including but not limited to coordinating, conducting, and monitoring minimum training standards, procurement standards and procedures, agency services communications, documentation, and legal liability.
The Regional Fire Training Officer will oversee the development and maintenance of operational guidelines, development and delivery of training programs, mutual aid and other agency agreements and contracts, volunteer fire department recruitment and retention, and departmental health and safety programing to support the activities necessary for the ongoing operation of the Regional District’s fire services functions, including related emergency planning and other associated programs.
Education, Experience and Qualifications Required:
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Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent fire services and local government administration experience and related training.
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NFPA 1001 Level 2 Firefighter, 1002 Driver/Operator, 1021 Level 2 Fire Officer, 1041 Level 1 Fire Service Instructor, 1033 Investigator, and 1521 Incident Safety Officer. May consider similar certifications.
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Minimum of 7 years direct fire service experience.
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Experience working with volunteers.
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Budget management experience required.
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Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
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Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software programs.
Wage: This is a full-time BCGEU position. The current rate of pay is $48.01 per hour plus benefits. A standard 90-day probationary period will apply.
Work Site Location: The successful candidate will operate out of the Cariboo Regional District office located at Suite D, 180 Third Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC. Travel within the regional district will be required; the successful applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Hours of Work: This position works a 9-day fortnight schedule, Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break and every other Friday off. This position may work a non-standard schedule which will include evenings and weekends. Occasional overtime may be required.
Qualified candidates wishing to apply and looking for a detailed job description please visit www.cariboord.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2025. Applications must be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position. To be considered for this position, all valid and current educational credentials pertaining to the position must be included in the package. When submitting an application via email, please quote Competition #25-21.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
Bernice Crowe, Manager of Human Resources
Cariboo Regional District
Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
www.cariboord.ca/careers
Are you interested in relocating but want to know more about why you should make the move to the Cariboo? Learn more about our fulfilling communities, long trails and everyday play before you make the move: www.cariboord.ca/makethemove.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 5 years or more
About Cariboo Regional District
Who We Are The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) spans both municipal and rural boundaries to deliver services to wide areas with common needs. The services offered by the regional district are varied, and include services like fire protection, recreation, library, waste management and utility systems.
Incorporation The CRD is a regional government that functions independently of the provincial government. It was incorporated in 1968. The CRD consists of 12 electoral areas and four incorporated member municipalities, including Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, and Wells. The Cariboo Regional District presently serves an estimated population of just over 60,000 residents, based on the 2011 population census.
Location Located in the BC Central Interior, the Cariboo Regional District straddles Highway 97 from 70 Mile in the south to five kilometres south of Hixon in the north, from the Cariboo Mountains in the east to the Coastal Mountains in the west. The region covers an area of 80,262 square kilometres.
Governance A Board of Directors formed by 12 Electoral Area Directors and four Municipal Directors governs the Cariboo Regional District. The Electoral Area Directors are elected directly by area voters and Municipal Directors are appointed by their Council. All directors serve for a four year term. Every year, the Board of Directors selects its own Chair, and appoints members to sit on committees that deal with various regional concerns.
The Board of Directors has the responsibility to act in one clear voice for the corporate interests of all residents of the Cariboo Regional District. The Board must also respond to the needs of the many different constituencies within the Regional District, determine the appropriate tax consequences for delivering needed services, and communicate with taxpayers on what services will be provided and how they will be delivered.
Regional Training Officer
About the role
Regional Training Officer
Permanent, Full Time
The Cariboo Regional District invites qualified applicants to apply for the permanent, full- time position of Regional Training Officer located in Williams Lake, BC.
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Regional Fire Chief, the Regional Training Officer will be responsible for supporting Cariboo Regional District Volunteer Fire Departments including but not limited to coordinating, conducting, and monitoring minimum training standards, procurement standards and procedures, agency services communications, documentation, and legal liability.
The Regional Fire Training Officer will oversee the development and maintenance of operational guidelines, development and delivery of training programs, mutual aid and other agency agreements and contracts, volunteer fire department recruitment and retention, and departmental health and safety programing to support the activities necessary for the ongoing operation of the Regional District’s fire services functions, including related emergency planning and other associated programs.
Education, Experience and Qualifications Required:
-
Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent fire services and local government administration experience and related training.
-
NFPA 1001 Level 2 Firefighter, 1002 Driver/Operator, 1021 Level 2 Fire Officer, 1041 Level 1 Fire Service Instructor, 1033 Investigator, and 1521 Incident Safety Officer. May consider similar certifications.
-
Minimum of 7 years direct fire service experience.
-
Experience working with volunteers.
-
Budget management experience required.
-
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
-
Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software programs.
Wage: This is a full-time BCGEU position. The current rate of pay is $48.01 per hour plus benefits. A standard 90-day probationary period will apply.
Work Site Location: The successful candidate will operate out of the Cariboo Regional District office located at Suite D, 180 Third Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC. Travel within the regional district will be required; the successful applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Hours of Work: This position works a 9-day fortnight schedule, Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break and every other Friday off. This position may work a non-standard schedule which will include evenings and weekends. Occasional overtime may be required.
Qualified candidates wishing to apply and looking for a detailed job description please visit www.cariboord.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2025. Applications must be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position. To be considered for this position, all valid and current educational credentials pertaining to the position must be included in the package. When submitting an application via email, please quote Competition #25-21.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
Bernice Crowe, Manager of Human Resources
Cariboo Regional District
Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
www.cariboord.ca/careers
Are you interested in relocating but want to know more about why you should make the move to the Cariboo? Learn more about our fulfilling communities, long trails and everyday play before you make the move: www.cariboord.ca/makethemove.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 5 years or more
About Cariboo Regional District
Who We Are The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) spans both municipal and rural boundaries to deliver services to wide areas with common needs. The services offered by the regional district are varied, and include services like fire protection, recreation, library, waste management and utility systems.
Incorporation The CRD is a regional government that functions independently of the provincial government. It was incorporated in 1968. The CRD consists of 12 electoral areas and four incorporated member municipalities, including Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, and Wells. The Cariboo Regional District presently serves an estimated population of just over 60,000 residents, based on the 2011 population census.
Location Located in the BC Central Interior, the Cariboo Regional District straddles Highway 97 from 70 Mile in the south to five kilometres south of Hixon in the north, from the Cariboo Mountains in the east to the Coastal Mountains in the west. The region covers an area of 80,262 square kilometres.
Governance A Board of Directors formed by 12 Electoral Area Directors and four Municipal Directors governs the Cariboo Regional District. The Electoral Area Directors are elected directly by area voters and Municipal Directors are appointed by their Council. All directors serve for a four year term. Every year, the Board of Directors selects its own Chair, and appoints members to sit on committees that deal with various regional concerns.
The Board of Directors has the responsibility to act in one clear voice for the corporate interests of all residents of the Cariboo Regional District. The Board must also respond to the needs of the many different constituencies within the Regional District, determine the appropriate tax consequences for delivering needed services, and communicate with taxpayers on what services will be provided and how they will be delivered.