Play a key role in protecting the people who protect Ontario's natural resources. As a Training Technician, your work supports safe, effective training and operations in high-risk environments, helping reduce harm, strengthen emergency response, and contribute to the well-being of communities across the province.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
• help plan, develop, and deliver training programs and materials for staff, including supporting classroom and field-based courses;
• work with subject matter experts to design learning products, training exercises and course content;
• conduct needs, task and gap analysis to support training plans and identify improvement opportunities;
• coordinate training logistics such as scheduling courses, booking venues and organizing materials and equipment;
• support audits, evaluations and assessments of training and operational activities, and report findings;
• prepare and maintain training documentation, data, and resources, including course outlines, reports, and presentations.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Training and Adult Learning Expertise:
• demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and experience delivering structured training (e.g., classroom, field, simulation-based)
• ability to support development and delivery of training programs, courses, and learning materials in a technical or operational environment
• experience instructing, coaching, or mentoring learners and evaluating learning outcomes
Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness
• strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver training, prepare reports, and develop learning materials
• ability to convey information clearly and adapt communication style for different audiences
• demonstrated interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively, provide feedback, and work diplomatically with stakeholders
Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Skills:
• ability to conduct needs, task and gap analysis to inform training plans and program improvements
• experience using data or feedback (e.g., audits, assessments, statistical analysis) to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements
• skill in developing exercises, scenarios, or evaluation tools to support competency-based training
Operational Knowledge & Field-Based Competence
• knowledge and ability to quickly learn about wildland fire operations, equipment or emergency response environments
• ability to conduct field evaluations, task assessments and provide actionable feedback to operational staff
• capacity to work in physically demanding environments and support training/audit activities in field conditions
Planning and Organizational Skills:
• ability to coordinate logistics for training programs (e.g., scheduling, venues, materials, stakeholders)
• experience supporting or contributing to operational or training plans
• strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: