Firefighter & Firefighter Paramedic – Winnipeg – 2026

The City of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is seeking Firefighters and Firefighter Paramedics (PCP) to join their Resource Pool. This is a dynamic and essential role within one of Manitoba's largest and most diverse public service organizations.

Successful candidates will provide fire protection and emergency medical services across various locations, responding to a wide variety of emergencies and public safety needs. The Resource Pool is used to fill temporary and short-term vacancies, and members may be appointed to full-time positions as they become available.

Emergency Response:

• Respond to emergency calls including structural and wildland fires, medical emergencies, water rescues, vehicle rescues, technical rescues, and other rescue incidents.
• Provide pre-hospital care of injured persons (emergency paramedical services).
• Operate and maintain a wide variety of manual and power equipment and tools.

Non-Emergency Duties:

• Respond to non-emergency calls such as assisting with patient lifts and check well-being assignments.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Complete and submit required reports and documentation in accordance with Departmental Standards, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).

Station and Equipment Maintenance:

• Carry out routine duties including the maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and station facilities.

Public Education and Safety Programs:

• Participate in public education, emergency preparedness, and fire and life safety programs.

Professional Development:

• Maintain personal and professional skills and abilities to perform to expected standards.

For Firefighters:

• Advanced or Industrial First Aid Certification based on an 80-120 hour comprehensive Advanced/Industrial First Aid or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Training Program (CPMB accreditation not required).

For Firefighter Paramedics (PCP):

• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Program Certificate (minimum), accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) (prior to February 2018) or Accreditation Canada (after February 2018).
• Valid College of Paramedics "Primary Care Paramedic" License (minimum). Provincial equivalents accepted; out-of-province applicants must transfer their license to Manitoba prior to recruit training.

For Both Positions:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation C (CPR C) Certificate.
• IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited NFPA 1001 – Fire Fighting Practices Level I and II Program.
• Knowledge and ability to apply FIPPA and PHIA regulations, handling confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to document incidents on computers.
• Ability to provide service to a diverse population in an empathetic, respectful, and professional manner.
• Ability to assess emergencies, apply complex protocols, and follow instructions under stressful circumstances.
• Resilience in difficult, stressful, and chaotic situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adherence to workplace safety and health standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate in English; ability in French or another language is an asset.
• Education outside Canada must be equivalent to Canadian minimum qualifications with an official academic assessment from a recognized Canadian assessment service.

Conditions of Employment:

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks (original copies, dated within 30 days of employment, at candidate's expense).
• Valid Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s License with Airbrake Endorsement (Class 3 an asset) or provincial equivalent, with no alcohol-related charges/convictions.
• Valid Driver Safety Rating Scale Statement and Driver’s Abstract (original copies, satisfactory to employer, dated within 30 days of employment).
• Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Vision and Hearing Standards (documentation required, completed within previous 12 months).
• Meet current Immunization and Chest X-Ray Standards (documentation required).
• Canadian Physical Fitness Evaluation Certificate from the University of Manitoba (current, within 6 months).
• Pass a City of Winnipeg medical examination.
• Pass a Practical Assessment (Aerial Ladder Climb, Confined Space Confidence Maze, Scenario-Based Assessments).
• Successfully complete all components of the Recruit Training Program.
• Willingness and ability to work extended or varied hours.
• Willingness and ability to complete additional training and/or certificates as required.

Applicants must submit required documentation with their online application. Applications without required documentation will not be considered.

• IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited Certificates in NFPA 1002 (Apparatus Driver/Operator), NFPA 1006 (Surface Water Rescue Technician), NFPA 1035 (Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I), NFPA 1031 (Fire Inspector Level I), Rescue Practices, and Vehicle Extrication.
• Post-secondary education or certificates related to Fire or EMS.
• Practical experience related to Paramedicine or Fire Rescue.
• Ability to communicate in both official languages (French and English) or an additional language.

Salary: Firefighter: $66,836.05 to $111,393.42 per year; Firefighter Paramedic (PCP): $71,291.79 to $118,077.03 per year (effective December 31, 2025).

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including employer-paid health, dental, and vision care, pension plans, maternity/parental leave, and opportunities for education and staff development. Further details available on the City of Winnipeg Benefits web page.

Work Hours: Resource Pool employees will work a minimum of two (2) shifts and a maximum of six (6) shifts per week. Shift durations are ten-hour days (08:00 start) and fourteen-hour nights (18:00 start), with shift patterns determined by short-term vacancies.

Location: Various locations within the City of Winnipeg.

Application Process: Apply online and include all required documentation. Only online applications will be accepted. Applications without required documents will not be considered. The closing date is January 30, 2026. Online applications at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/.

Equity Statement: The City of Winnipeg is committed to a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace. Equity groups including Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare. Equity may be a factor in selection.

Additional Notes:

• Positions are unionized under United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg (UFFW) Local 867.
• Vacancies filled according to the current collective agreement and by seniority from the Resource Pool eligibility list.
• Applicants may be expected to undergo assessments relating to knowledge, abilities, and skills for the position.
• Contact: Harimah Kaddu and Marycel Juan, Human Resource Consultants (Email: WFPSRecruitment@winnipeg.ca).
• Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.