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City of Terrace
Description
Now hiring: Regular Full-Time Firefighters
Apply by February 27, 2024
Send resume and cover letter to twilliamson@terrace.ca
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide emergency response of equipment and personnel as required by 911 Dispatch;
- Perform fire suppression;
- Perform rescue/hazardous material response;
- Auto extrication;
- Provide emergency medical care;
- Assist with public fire education and fire prevention programs;
- Undertake fire inspection activities;
- Minor maintenance of apparatus, small equipment, building and grounds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Canadian Citizen; or Landed Immigrant with legal entitlement to work in Canada;
- High School graduation or equivalent (certificate required);
- Completion of NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2 (IFSAC OR PRO-BOARD accredited) standard;
- A valid BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board EMR or PCP License;
- Minimum two years of accumulated work experience after high school;
- Career or Volunteer firefighting experience;
- Valid C. Driver’s License, Class 5 with air brakes endorsement;
- No summary conviction for a criminal offence related to the job of a firefighter;
- Suitable for the role of Firefighter;
- Demonstrated commitment to a fit and healthy lifestyle;
- Successful completion of a medical and hearing assessment;
- Commitment to personal development;
- Computer skills – basic knowledge and ability to operate a personal computer;
- The ability to deal effectively and courteously with co-workers and the public;
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Additional Information
Shortlisted Candidates will:
- Be responsible for all travel cost throughout the recruitment process;
- Participate in testing conducted in Prince Rupert over consecutive days;
- Provide a current 3-year Driver’s Abstract;
- Complete a criminal records check including vulnerable sector check;
- Provide proof of education and certifications;
- Complete a psychological suitability and resiliency assessment;
- Complete a physical fitness evaluation;
- Complete a practical fire skills evaluation (follows NFPA 1001 standard);
- Complete a written firefighter aptitude exam.
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