Description
Join the City of Fredericton as a Firefighter and play a key role in safeguarding the community. Candidates must meet the physical and certification requirements, as well as demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and public safety. Employed to the Fredericton Fire Department suppression unit in a full-time capacity includes a forty-two (42) hour work week, on a four (4) Platoon system, with twenty-four (24) hours on duty, followed by 72 hours off duty. The career progression classification steps for new employees begin with relief firefighter, and proceed on to Firefighter 4th Class through to 1st Class. Compensation package will be in accordance with the IAFF1053 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to emergencies
- Maintain cleanliness of the station
- Respond to fire alarms and support the crew with various tasks
- Provide protection against fires, combat, extinguish and prevent fires
- Protect lives and property and maintain related equipment
- Responsible for hazardous material control, emergency medical assistance, and assistance at accident scenes
- Perform various duties rapidly and efficiently under emergency conditions that may involve considerable hazard
- Perform station tours and other public education tasks as assigned
- When assigned to Fire Prevention, assist in performing inspections and clerical duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a recognized Fire Training Institution or equivalent certification (IFSAC and/or PROBOARD FF Level 1 & 2)
- Must meet departmental medical and physical standards
- Must obtain security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- A Class III license with air endorsement is considered an asset when applying and will be required to complete the probationary period as a condition of employment
- Firefighting and First Responders experience as well as First Aid and CPR Certification are considered assets
- Ability to speak in both official languages is considered an asset
Additional Information
- Applicants must be prepared to potentially make multiple trips to Fredericton over a short time period. The associated transportation costs and written test fee will be the responsibility of the applicant.
- The recruitment process includes: written aptitude testing, panel interview, physical testing, suitability interview
- Written testing - applicants will be notified
- Deadline to apply is September 12, 2025 at 4:30pm
- The following must be included as one complete document for consideration: 1. Proof of graduation from Fire Training Institution or as a Career firefighter with equivalent certifications (IFSAC and PROBOARD FF Level 1 & 2) 2. Resume - Maximum 4 pages 3. Current contact information 4. Complete employment history 5. Education and qualifications 6. Specialized training 7. 2 professional references
- Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted
- Only those candidates chosen for testing will be contacted by email. Please ensure that your email address is included on your resume
- The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer
- Job Identification: 1014
- Job Category: 1053 - Permanent Full-Time - 84 hrs
- Posting Date: 08/22/2025, 10:33 AM
- Apply Before: 09/12/2025, 03:30 PM
- Degree Level: Trade School
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Job Shift: Shift Work Including Weekends and Holidays
- Location: 397 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 1B5, CA
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