Description
Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter Level I and II certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board, or equivalent
- Completion of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course
Additional Information
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);
- Ontario Building Code Act (OBCA);
- Ontario Fire Code
- Skills and knowledge obtained in a field closely related to emergency services, including dispatch services, firefighter, paramedic, police, military, construction, skilled trades, and/or heavy equipment operations would be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome
- shift back and forth between multiple activities while maintaining concentration
- exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and controversial information
- deal with difficult customers; diffuse emotionally charged situations; and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
- exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decision under tight timelines or while managing multiple or conflicting priorities
- verbally communicate information and ideas in a manner that can be understood by others
- exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for long periods of time
- run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment
- Intermediate organizational, time management, administrative and written communications skills
- Intermediate analytical, problem solving, judgment, customer service, interpersonal, verbal communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
- Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Conditions of Employment
- Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
- A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, at the candidate’s expense, are required to be submitted upon receipt of a conditional employment offer. These checks must be completed no more than 30 days before the offer. Employment offers will only be extended if the results of the checks, conducted in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, are deemed satisfactory.
- Pre-Placement Medical and Psychological Requirements
- Candidates recommended for employment must undergo a pre-employment medical and psychological examination conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the City of Barrie. The examination must confirm the candidate’s good health, as determined by the examining practitioner.
- Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Testing
- Candidates must successfully complete the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services, including Stage One, Stage Two, Stage Three, and the Swim Test, with certificates valid by March 31, 2025. For further details, visit www.ofai.ca.
- Valid Ontario Class "D" Driver's Licence
- Candidates must possess a valid, unrestricted Ontario Class "D" Driver’s Licence with a "Z" endorsement at the time of the conditional employment offer. A driver’s abstract, dated within 30 days of the offer, will also be required. The abstract must reflect a responsible and safe driving history, with candidates holding six or more demerit points being ineligible. Please do not submit proof of your driver’s licence or abstract with your application.
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