Firefighter

Location

Fredericton, NB | Canada

Job description

Description

Duties include providing protection against fires, controlling, and extinguishing fires, protecting lives and property, and maintaining related equipment. The incumbent is responsible for hazardous material control, emergency medical assistance, and assistance at accident scenes.

Position Summary

Are employed as full time Firefighters to the permanent establishment of the Fredericton Fire Department suppression unit.

Employees shall work a forty-two (42) hour week, on a four (4) Platoon system, with 24 hours on duty, followed by 72 hours off duty.

Compensation package will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Recruitment Process

Applicants must be prepared to potentially make multiple trips to Fredericton over a short time period. The associated transportation costs and written test fee will be the responsibility of the applicant.

The recruitment process includes:

• Written aptitude testing
• Panel interview
• Physical testing
• Suitability interview

Written testing - Applicants will be notified

Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized Fire Training Institution. Career firefighters with equivalent certifications (IFSAC and PROBOARD FF Level 1 & 2) may be given consideration. The incumbent must meet departmental medical and physical standards and obtain security clearance.

Knowledge and Desired Skills

• A Class III license with air endorsement is considered an asset when applying and will be required to be completed within the probationary period as a condition of employment.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and follow verbal and written instructions.
• To meet the physical and mental demands associated with firefighting.
• To work under various arduous conditions as part of an active firefighting and rescue team.
• Years of volunteer firefighter service, First Responders, First Aid and CPR Certification are considered assets.
• Ability to communicate in both official languages is considered an asset.

Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Only those candidates chosen for testing will be contacted by email.

Please ensure that your email is included on your resume.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE INCLUDED AS ONE COMPLETE DOCUMENT FOR CONSIDERATION:

1. Proof of graduation from Fire Training Institution or as a Career firefighter with equivalent certifications (IFSAC and PROBOARD FF Level 1 & 2)

2. Resume – maximum 4 pages

a. Current Contact Information

b. Complete Employment History

c. Education and Qualifications

d. Specialized Training

e. 2 Professional References

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