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 schedule 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.

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