Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Captain in Southport, Manitoba at Southport Aerospace Centre Inc

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must submit copies of all required certifications at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation will not be considered.

INTERVIEW AND START DATE

Interviews are anticipated to take place in January 2027. The start date is to be determined. Successful candidates will be required to participate in onboarding activities prior to their official start date. All required onboarding time will be compensated in accordance with applicable employment standards.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Aircraft Rescue Fire Captain is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and operational oversight of an assigned platoon. The position coordinates personnel scheduling, performance management, training and development, and emergency response readiness. The captain ensures operational requirements are met and departmental standards and procedures are followed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Platoon Leadership and Personnel Management

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to assigned platoon personnel.
• Coordinate firefighter scheduling and platoon staffing to support operational requirements.
• Oversee employee performance management, evaluations, development, mentoring and coaching.
• Promote crew discipline, accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct.
• Provide input into recruitment, selection and retention activities when requested by the Fire Chief.
• Ensure personnel comply with departmental SOGs, policies and procedures.

Emergency Response and Operational Readiness

• Participate in and supervise aircraft emergencies and other ARFF operations as required.
• Ensure assigned personnel, vehicles and equipment remain operationally ready.
• Oversee required vehicle and equipment inspections, testing and maintenance.
• Monitor compliance with operational procedures and emergency response standards.
• Identify operational issues and recommend improvements to service delivery and readiness.

Training and Administration

• Oversee platoon training, competency development and annual testing requirements.
• Ensure incident reports, monthly checks, daily and weekly vehicle checklists, performance appraisals and annual testing reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Identify training and development needs and support ongoing competency maintenance.
• Provide operational updates and recommendations to the Fire Chief as required.

Health, Safety and Security

• Promote compliance with Southport’s health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and professional working environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Fire Chief.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 diploma or GED, supplemented by technical training and/or post-secondary education in fire services.
• Firefighter Level II (applicable NFPA standard or equivalent).
• Fire Service Instructor Level I (NFPA 1041 or applicable equivalent).
• Airport Firefighter (NFPA 1003).
• Fire Officer Level II (NFPA 1021 or applicable equivalent).
• ARFF Driver/Operator (NFPA 1002).
• Hazardous Materials Response Operations (NFPA 470/472)
• Incident Command System (ICS) 200.
• Valid Standard First Aid Level C qualification
• Valid Class 4 driver’s licence with Air Brake endorsement.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational and decision-making skills.

EXPERIENCE

Six years of related and progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, leadership and instructional experience, is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Schedule TBD, based on an 80-hours biweekly.
• Participation in emergency response, operational training, and practical exercises.
• Responsibility for platoon supervision, staffing coordination and operational readiness.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All required licences and certifications must remain valid and current. Copies of applicable credentials must be provided to Human Resources annually and upon renewal.