Public Educator Job Details | Richmond Hill
About the role
Public Educator
Posting Id 3401
Department Community Services
Division Fire Services
Rate of Pay $64,347.25 -$116,995.00 Annual
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Replacement/New Position Replacement for Existing Vacancy
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 07/17/2026
Application Deadline 07/31/2026
Position Summary
Reporting to the Public Education Officer, you will conduct various activities in support of fire prevention, public education, department goals and objectives, and special projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Development and delivery of community fire and life safety education programs
Conducting community risk analyses Coordinating fire service participation at special events, and programs Assist in the development and maintenance of an effective public relations strategy
Education and Experience
NFPA 1035 L1 Public Education certification
NFPA 1031 L1 Fire Inspector certification
Ontario Fire and Life Safety Educator's Association member eligible is required
Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, social media relations and/or marketing, NFPA 1041 L1 Instructor is an asset 1-3 years in a fire service directly responsible for the delivery of fire and life safety education/programming
Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrated aptitude for public education, and life safety education duties including commitment to customer service excellence Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills, together with an aptitude for word processing, social media messaging, risk analysis and strategic program evaluation Excellent organizational and effective team-based, environment abilities Meet normal colour vision and acuity standards Must be and willing and able to transport yourself to City work sites as required (mileage compensated). Physically able to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend and walk for prolonged hours, lift and carry objects of varying weights May be required to work flexible hours to attend &/or support community public fire and life safety events Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
Leadership Competencies
Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture Cultivates open communication Shapes the future Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
About City of Richmond Hill
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.
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Public Educator Job Details | Richmond Hill
About the role
Public Educator
Posting Id 3401
Department Community Services
Division Fire Services
Rate of Pay $64,347.25 -$116,995.00 Annual
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Replacement/New Position Replacement for Existing Vacancy
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 07/17/2026
Application Deadline 07/31/2026
Position Summary
Reporting to the Public Education Officer, you will conduct various activities in support of fire prevention, public education, department goals and objectives, and special projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Development and delivery of community fire and life safety education programs
Conducting community risk analyses Coordinating fire service participation at special events, and programs Assist in the development and maintenance of an effective public relations strategy
Education and Experience
NFPA 1035 L1 Public Education certification
NFPA 1031 L1 Fire Inspector certification
Ontario Fire and Life Safety Educator's Association member eligible is required
Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, social media relations and/or marketing, NFPA 1041 L1 Instructor is an asset 1-3 years in a fire service directly responsible for the delivery of fire and life safety education/programming
Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrated aptitude for public education, and life safety education duties including commitment to customer service excellence Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills, together with an aptitude for word processing, social media messaging, risk analysis and strategic program evaluation Excellent organizational and effective team-based, environment abilities Meet normal colour vision and acuity standards Must be and willing and able to transport yourself to City work sites as required (mileage compensated). Physically able to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend and walk for prolonged hours, lift and carry objects of varying weights May be required to work flexible hours to attend &/or support community public fire and life safety events Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
Leadership Competencies
Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture Cultivates open communication Shapes the future Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
About City of Richmond Hill
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.