Fire Captain – City of Thompson – 2026

The City of Thompson Fire and Emergency Department is seeking an experienced and motivated professional for a lateral hire appointment to the position of Fire Captain on a 12- months term basis. This leadership role is responsible for supervising fire crews, coordinating emergency responses, and ensuring that the station and equipment are kept in good working order. The successful candidate will assist in developing and enforcing operational policies, procedures, and safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• Responds to Emergency situations and assists with mitigation or supervision if required.
• Assisting the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief at major incidents. Assists with the coordination of outside services.
• Assists with developing dispatching procedures and practices and ongoing training.
• Supervises tests of equipment and maintains appropriate records.
• Assists in the investigation of the cause and origin of all fires.

• Conducts training programs for departmental staff as directed by the Deputy.
• Assists in the development of City emergency and disaster planning programs.

• 8 years full- time Firefighting experience in a comparable department.
• Current certification as a Firefighter I &II (NFPA 1001).
• Pumps Basic & Advanced (NFPA 1002)
• Incident Command System (ICS 200 or higher).
• Additional training (e.g., Fire Inspector, NPFA 1041, NPFA 1021, NPFA 1072)
• PCP Certification & COPR certification with the Manitoba College of Paramedics.
• Previous service as a Captain in a recognized municipal fire service is preferred.
• Must successfully pass a medical evaluation and fitness assessment.

Why Join Thompson Fire & Emergency Department?

In addition to meaningful, front-line emergency service work experience, the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package, as per TFES pay scale for the captain classification, designed to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF.

Compensation, Incentives & Wage Progression

The City of Thompson offers a competitive and transparent compensation package, including structured wage progression and northern incentives.

• Hourly Rate of Pay: $65.98 (effective January 2026)
• Annual Retention Allowance: $11,000
• Bi-weekly Remoteness Allowance, paid every pay period
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision care and pension plan.
• Overtime, benefits, shift premiums, and pension in accordance with the Collective Agreement