Firefighter/EMR – Thompson – 2026

The City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking motivated, community minded professionals to join our department as Firefighter/Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Our department provides EMS and fire protection to Manitoba’s fourth largest City. The Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is responsible for protecting life, property, and the environment through fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, fire prevention, and public education.

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 designed to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, and other emergency situations
• Provide emergency medical care at the EMR level, including patient assessment, basic life support, and stabilization until transfer of care.
• Assist in wildfire prevention, mitigation and suppression
• Operate and maintain ambulance and firefighting apparatus, tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate reports, documentation and perform administrative duties as required.
• Participate in ongoing training programs and maintain required certifications.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Emergency Medical Responder certification, COPR Certified as an EMR recognized in Manitoba.
• Firefighter Level I & II (NFPA 1001).
• NFPA 1035 & NFPA 1031 (Preferred)
• Valid Class 4 MB driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Must provide valid Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet minimum vision and hearing standards. Applicants must be able to pass a fitness and medical examination meeting department standard.

• Ability to work shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on call as required.

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

• Hourly Rate of Pay: As outlined below (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

Salary: Firefighter/EMR: $79, 956.24 to $114,834.72 per year*

*Firefighter/EMR are hired as Probationary employees and may progress to the First-Class Firefighter/EMR within twenty-four (24) months, subject to satisfactory performance and completion of required training.