Public Education Intern

As the Public Education Intern, you will be responsible for the delivery of Fire Prevention and Public Education programming for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service at various community events and locations throughout the City of Winnipeg. Anticipated employment is from April 29, 2024 to August 16, 2024 (16 weeks in total, one position could start approximately 1 week earlier to commence scheduling of events. Some positions could possibly be extended to August 23, 2024).

As the Public Education Intern , you will:

• Deliver the current Fire Safety House Program that includes specific education programming as per the established lesson plans.

• Drive the tow vehicle and safety house trailer to specific community events.

• Utilize Public Education tools including “Sparky” the mascot at community events, as per established procedures and guidelines.

• Assist Public Education Officers in the delivery of other programs such as fire extinguisher training, lectures and other programs as requested.

• Assist with information booths including the distribution of appropriate educational materials at community events.

• May maintain a work schedule for the Fire Safety House trailer staff by coordinating a list of events, activity requests, pre-activity requirements, and time allotments.

• May document events and other activities for statistics.

• May prepare written reports on events and other activities for data entry.

• Perform other related duties consistent with the classification, as required.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Grade 12 High School Diploma according to Canadian Provincial Standards, GED or equivalent.

• Completion of a minimum of one (1) year of study in post-secondary education (preference will be given to Faculty of Education programs) would be considered an asset.

• Proof of completion of Standard First Aid and CPR would be considered an asset.

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Full Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) and have the ability to drive a sport utility vehicle with trailer in tow (30-foot trailer).

• Ability to meet and deal effectively, courteously and diplomatically with the public.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate in an additional language would be an asset.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and work harmoniously with members of the Public Education Branch as well as other officers, branches and departments.

• Ability to speak publicly.

• Ability to organize and work independently and in a team environment.

• Knowledge of community groups and organizations.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must possess and maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Police Information Check and Police Vulnerable Sector Check (original copy) from the City of Winnipeg Police Service (RCMP or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Child Abuse Registry Check (original copy) from the Government of Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Unit (or provincial equivalent) satisfactory to the employer. Documentation must be current and have been completed within the previous thirty (30) days prior to date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit

• Must possess and maintain a valid Adult Abuse Registry Check (original copy) from the Government of Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Unit (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer. Documentation must be current and have been completed within the previous thirty (30) days prior to date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit

• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Full Driver’s License, satisfactory to the employer. Documentation must not have any alcohol related charges / convictions. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

• Valid Driver Safety Rating Scale Statement (original copy) from the Manitoba Public Insurance (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer. Documentation must be no more than minus four (-4) on the Driver Safety Rating scale. Documentation must be current and have been completed within the previous thirty (30) days prior to date of employment. This document may be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit

• Valid Driver’s Abstract (original copy) from the Manitoba Public Insurance (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer. Documentation must be current and have been completed within the previous thirty (30) days prior to date of employment. This document may be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit

• The successful candidate must be physically capable of performing the duties of this position – including considerable standing, stooping, use of both hands, walking, bending, reaching, crawling, pulling, crouching, lifting, twisting, medium lifting of up to 50lbs.

• Willingness and ability to work in adverse or inclement weather conditions.

• Willingness and ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Days of work and daily hours of work will vary and will average 40 hours per week.

• Willingness and ability to work the full term of the employment contract (16 weeks in total).