Description
City of Weyburn Career Opportunity. The Career Firefighter position is located at the City of Weyburn Fire Department. Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief and working within a team environment, the Career Firefighter responds to emergencies, provides fire suppression services, supports rescue services, and maintains fire related facilities and equipment within the City of Weyburn and surrounding Rural Municipalities. The incumbent participates in community outreach and special activities to educate and inform the public on general safety and fire safety. The incumbent performs arduous physical and high-risk work, requiring appropriate use of equipment and adherence to operating procedures and safety standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency calls such as structure fire, wild land fire, MVC, dangerous goods, tactical/rescue, medicals and other requests for services.
- Operate apparatus, equipment, rescue equipment, and property of the department at emergency scenes.
- Work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Perform physically demanding duties during emergency response, including salvage and ventilation work, heavy lifting, equipment set-up, entering small spaces, carrying and climbing ladders.
- Participate in weekly training to ensure currency and competency within policy and standard operating procedures.
- Perform station duties, washing trucks and equipment, ensuring that equipment is in a state of readiness for response, cleaning and maintaining gear.
- Exercise judgement and actions in circumstances where referral to a superior for instruction is not possible.
- Participate in promotional and community events, as assigned, maintaining a professional demeanor acting as ambassadors of the Fire Department and the City of Weyburn.
- Other related duties from time to time as required.
- Complete provincial reporting for fire calls and training events.
- Write reports as requested by Fire Chief of on-scene activities and actions.
- Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations, commercial, residential and industrial fire inspections, code enforcement and equipment operation and maintenance.
- Perform maintenance and inspections on fire hydrants.
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- NFPA 1072: Hazardous Materials Operations.
- NFPA 1001: Firefighter Level II.
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (or higher).
- Valid Class 3A driver’s license (Province of Saskatchewan) in good standing.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (required and must be maintained).
- Must be able to meet and maintain the physical fitness standards necessary to safely and effectively perform the duties of a firefighter.
- Ability to work in high-stress, physically demanding, and hazardous environments.
- Availability for shift work, including weekends, nights, and holidays, as operationally required.
- Previous experience as a firefighter with a strong understanding of department apparatus.
Preferred Qualifications
- NFPA 1041: Fire Service Instructor.
- NFPA 1021: Fire Officer.
- NFPA 1031: Fire Inspector.
- Previous experience in work or volunteer capacity requiring teamwork, communication, and decision making in a fast paced environment is an asset.
Additional Information
- Job Status – Full time Permanent
- Classification – Unionized, Wages per WPFFA L2989 Contract
- Application Deadline - This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
- To apply, please submit your resumes and cover letters directly to Mike Wock, Deputy Fire Chief at careers@weyburn.ca.
- The City of Weyburn thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity but only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
- Career Firefighters are not responsible for any supervisory duties.