Description
The Ottawa International Airport Authority is accepting applications for a Airport Fire Fighter position.
Reporting to the Captain, the successful candidate will be a member of the OIAA’s Airport Fire Services team, which operates in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responds to emergency situations according to the regulatory requirements of the CARs;
- Participates in the development of tactical operations at all emergency situations;
- Participates in operations as required by the Fire Captain;
- Displays teamwork and a desire for learning and advancement;
- Plays an active role in the preservation of life, property, and environment;
- Prevents, extinguishes and protects exposures from fire loss;
- Administers advanced first aid and CPR/defibrillation;
- Participates in fire suppressions operations;
- Participates in salvage and overhaul operations after a fire has been extinguished;
- Participates in the research on technological change and evaluates programs and procedures relating to operations and equipment; and
- Participates in airport community education and public relations as required..
Minimum Qualifications
- Legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Obtained their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or academic equivalent diploma (document required);
- Successful completion of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Level 1 & 2;
- Qualified to NFPA 1072 (472) Operations level;
- Valid Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level Health Care Providers (HCP) / Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates (supporting documentation required);
- Commitment to personal and professional development and in continuing training and education through ongoing learning;
- Demonstrated initiative, autonomy, positive attitude and a sense of responsibility;
- Demonstrated mental alertness and mechanical aptitude;
- Must be fit and able to handle the physical, emotional, and mental effort required to perform duties of this position;
- Computer and technology skills to report completion and development, training, as well as technology use during emergencies; and
- Effective communication skills (written, reading and verbal) in English.
Additional Information
Assets:
- Qualified to NFPA 1003;
- Qualified to NFPA 1002 ;
- Qualified to NFPA 1041 ;
- Qualified to NFPA 1021Level 1;
- Emergency Medical Responder certification;
- Other relevant specialized training, qualifications, or experience;
- Demonstrated community service and/or volunteer involvement;
- Current annual live fire certification as per the regulatory requirements of the CARs; and
Bilingualism (English and French).
Salary:
$109, 279 per year in accordance with the current Collective Agreement (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 rates).
Note: New recruits shall be remunerated as follows:
i) 70% for the first six (6) months;
ii) 80% for the next six (6) months;
iii) 90% for the following twelve (12) months
Job requirements
- Provide a driver’s abstract (issued within the last month)
- Successfully obtain:
- A security clearance check for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC);
- Airport’s Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP – D) within 90 days of hire.
- Restricted Radio Operator’s Certificate within 90 days of hire.
To explore this opportunity, please send your resume to HR-RH@yow.ca by DATE.
The OIAA is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to achieving a workforce that is representative of the diversity of the Canadian population. We strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they are Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minorities.