Description
Join a community-focused team that thrives on doing things differently to better serve our residents. We are an award-winning municipality applying two hundred years of small- town independence and collaboration toward a future of innovation and prosperity. Located on the shores of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil is centrally located and combines big city access with small-town.
Under the direction of the Deputy Chief and guidance of the Captain, the Firefighter is responsible for firefighting entailing the combating, extinguishing, and preventing of fire, and the saving of life and property; as well as rapidly and efficiently performing various duties while working to mitigate an emergency incident, which frequently involves considerable hazards. Responsibilities also include assisting with fire prevention activities and developing and delivering public education activities to the community.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid Standard First Aid and a CPR Level “C” certificate (minimum)
- NFPA-1001 Firefighter I & II certification (Including NFPA 1072)
- Must have a clean driver’s abstract; a valid Ontario Class “DZ” Drivers Licence, and access to vehicle for conducting Corporate business.
- Successful completion of all seven components of the Fire Services of Ontario (FSO) testing
- Must be available to work a variety of scheduled shifts including weekends, days, evenings and statutory/other holidays, including the ability to respond to periodic unscheduled emergency call outs after regular working
- The successful candidate must be able to pass a Police security clearance including a criminal reference check as well as vulnerable screening.
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Preferred Qualifications
This section encompasses the education and skills that most closely reflect the firefighters’ responsibilities, the preferred qualifications are:
- Firefighting experience (career or volunteer)
- Registered nurse or paramedic
- Valid trade certificate
- Pre-service Firefighting Education and Training diploma
- Community College Diploma in Fire Protection Technology
- Fire Prevention/Inspection
- Public Educator
- Minimum 3 Years of Practical Experience in the fields of Fire Protection, Prevention, or Emergency Planning
- Minimum 5 Years of Practical Experience in the field of Fire Protection and Prevention
Additional Information
We are hiring 1 Firefighter. We may be adding other recruitment candidates to a candidate pool for future Firefighter hires within an eighteen (18) month period.
The anticipated start date for the successful firefighter will be in late September 2024. New recruits will undergo in-house training prior to being placed on shift.
There is a twelve-month probationary period in which extensive in-service training will continue. New recruits not meeting performance expectations during this training period may be terminated.