Description
Pro-Tec Fire Services of Canada, ULC is Accepting Applications for the Position of Firefighter at the Calgary International Airport.
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Summary:
As a member of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team, this position provides operational support and expertise in an ARFF crew in support of the Calgary International Airport’s Emergency Response Services.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Emergency response
- Inspections
- Community outreach
- Equipment operation, maintenance, and testing.
Provide Task and Tactical level ARFF expertise in:
- Emergency response services by responding to and assisting in the mitigating of:
- Any type of Aircraft Fire Rescue Emergencies.
- Medical Response at the MFR Level.
- Haz-Mat response at the operational level.
- Fuel Spills.
- Airside motor vehicle accidents.
- Other emergency responses as directed by the Senior Officer on crew.
- Take part in stand-by for fueling, chemical transfers, and or bomb threats.
- Conduct airside fire extinguisher inspections.
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 or GED supplemented by technical training and/or post-secondary education.
The following courses and IFSAC, ProBoard, or IFE Canada certificates or equivalent are required for the position of Firefighter:
- Firefighter level 2 in accordance with the standards laid out in NFPA 1001.
- Hazardous Material Spill Response at the Operation level in accordance with the standards laid out in NFPA 472.
- ICS 100 and 200.
- First Aid at the MFR level, BLS CPR.
- Possess a valid Alberta unrestricted Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement (Q) or equivalent from another province.
Final candidates will be required to successfully obtain/complete:
- Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check deemed satisfactory by Pro-Tec.
- Five (5) year clean driver’s abstract.
- Medical Clearance that will be booked by Pro-Tec
Once hired, candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain
- AVOP D license with night endorsement (Airport Driving License)
- ROC-A licence (Air Radio License).
- Transport Canada security clearance (RAIC).
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Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of related and progressive experience in a recognized fire service is preferred.
- Fully COVID vaccinated is preferred.
- Airport Firefighting certification and experience would be preferred but not a requirement.
Additional Information
Interested and qualified candidates:
Complete an online Canadian employment application, located at https://protecfire.com/careers/ and Email Application and Resume to: stheriault@protecfire.com before 17:00 hrs. on August 17,2021.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pro-Tec Fire Services of Canada is an EOE.
Salary and Benefits:
- Benefits package to include vacation, sick, health/dental insurance, and pension.
- Annual Salary: Between $78,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.