Firefighter – Halifax – 2025

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is inviting applications for the development of a candidate pool for permanent full-time career firefighters.  The consideration for hire pool will be in effect from January 2, 2025 until the pool is closed.  The deadline to apply for this opportunity is 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Time on January 16, 2025.

HRFE is committed to being the best Fire & Emergency service and reflective of the diverse communities we serve. Our recruitment and selection process includes aptitude testing, physical abilities testing, background screening and a panel interview. The skills, abilities and competencies measured through each of these phases are in alignment with the requirements for the position of firefighter. Candidates must demonstrate competence and proficiency at each stage to advance. Merit and employment equity is used to advance candidates through testing.

The Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our goal of a strong and diverse workforce that accurately represents the communities it serves will capitalize on the strength and talent of those communities. Performance in testing phases and employment equity will be considered by the employer when selecting applicants to move forward through this process.

Anyone hired into the position of 4th Class Firefighter will be required to successfully complete firefighter training, testing & certification as a condition of employment.

A career as a Firefighter is both challenging and rewarding. This work offers individuals the opportunity to serve their community while working as a member of a highly skilled professional team.  HRFE is dedicated to enhancing and preserving the quality of life, property and environment, through leadership, partnership and effective response to emergencies.  Under the direction of the Station Officer, the Firefighter is responsible for firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and other related services.

Applicants must meet the following requirements prior to January 2, 2025:

Grade 12 education or equivalent.  You must attach one of the following documents, with your application:

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED Certificate/Diploma or Diploma or Certificate from a post-secondary educational institute, where proof of completion of Grade 12 or equivalent was required prior to acceptance.
• Driver's License both front and back

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2025, 11:59pm
Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applications, along with proof of Grade 12 or equivalent, resume and cover letter, must be submitted through the on-line application system no later than 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Time on January 16, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

To submit your application, select ‘Apply to Job’ at the bottom of the posting and create an account or login to our on-line application system. To create an account and apply, candidates must have an active email account. If you experience any difficulties with our online application system, please contact 311 for technical support before the posting is closed.

Correspondence regarding the status of your application will be sent via email throughout the selection process. To track the status of your application, please login to your online candidate account and check your Candidate Zone, Dashboard under Saved Applications.

Candidates must be able to reply to HRFE emails within 24 hours or will be removed from the competition.

KEY INFORMATION TO CONSIDER 

• We do not practice lateral transfers.  IAFF members from other locals will not retain seniority or rank if hired as a career firefighter by HRFE.

• All applicants will commence as a Firefighter 4th Class.  Salary level is in accordance with the provisions of IAFF Local 268 Collective Agreement ($55,384 starting salary).

• All new hires, upon successful completion of HRFE career firefighter training requirements, will be assigned to an E Platoon fire station based on operational needs.  E Platoon shift is 4 days per week between Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 42 hours per week.

Additional details regarding the recruitment and selection process and Frequently Asked Questions may be found at www.halifax.ca/firerecruitment. Any questions not addressed on the website may be directed to firerecruit@halifax.ca.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation.  Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.