Description
- Great competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan
- Great paid vacation and holidays
- Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
- Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
- Fantastic employee family assistance program (EFAP)
- Great employee wellness program
- Supportive career progression opportunities
- Great corporate training & leadership development
- Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
- Voluntary leave purchase plan (optional - purchase 5 additional leave days)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Two years of accumulated work experience
- Must be compassionate, honest, integral and have a genuine interest to serve and provide an essential service to meet the needs of the community
- Must have excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with the public, Fire Services and all other levels of City Staff, in a professional, courteous and tactful manner
- Must be able to identify, understand, and meet/exceed the requirements of internal and external customers
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to issue and accurately comprehend written/oral information and instructions in stressful situations
- Must have strong analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Must have excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Must be fit and able to handle the sustained, intense physical and psychological effort required to perform the duties of the position
- Must have the ability to exercise ethical and moral judgment when dealing with confidential or sensitive issues
- Must be willing and able to work in extremely adverse, dangerous and stressful situations
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
▪ Secondary school graduation or equivalent
▪ Must be at least 18 years of age
▪ Two years of accumulated work experience
Skills/Abilities:
▪ Must be compassionate, honest, integral and have a genuine interest to serve and provide an
essential service to meet the needs of the community
▪ Must have excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with the public, Fire Services
and all other levels of City Staff, in a professional, courteous and tactful manner
▪ Must be able to identify, understand, and meet/exceed the requirements of internal and external
customers
▪ Must have the ability to communicate effectively, including the ability to issue and accurately
comprehend written/oral information and instructions in stressful situations
▪ Must be reliable and have the ability to work with minimum supervision
▪ Must be able to follow direction and effectively prioritize tasks/demands as appropriate
▪ Must have proven ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work
independently
▪ Must have strong analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
▪ Must have excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
▪ Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
▪ Must have a mechanical aptitude
▪ Must be fit and able to handle the sustained, intense physical and psychological effort required to
perform the duties of the position
▪ Must have the ability to exercise ethical and moral judgment when dealing with confidential or
sensitive issues
▪ Must be willing and able to work in extremely adverse, dangerous and stressful situations
▪ Must possess a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s licence or equivalent
▪ Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
▪ Knowledge and ability to work effectively with computers, computer programs, and software
Preferred Qualifications
Assets:
▪ Previous experience in fire suppression, fire prevention, construction, trades (mechanical),
emergency services (e.g. paramedic, police officer, nursing), military/coast guard, or recreational
protective service experience (e.g. search and rescue, ski patrol, lifeguard)
▪ Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree (related field)
▪ Trades qualification(s); or enrolment in an apprenticeship program
▪ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certifications or other fire-service related courses or
programs (i.e. NFPA 1006 technician level, NFPA 1035, NFPA 1031, NFPA 1072, NFPA 1002, etc.)
▪ Previous experience with large vehicle operation, and/or heavy equipment
▪ Current Standard first aid, CPR and/or defibrillation certification
▪ Related health and safety training and certification (i.e. WHMIS, chainsaw, working at heights)
▪ Commitment to volunteerism and community involvement as demonstrated by experience
volunteering in social/civil/community events and initiatives, non-profit organizations
▪ Previous experience with counselling, and crisis intervention
▪ Fluency in a second language or sign language
▪ Demonstrated athletic or physical capabilities and achievements