Firefighter-Langley-2019

Firefighter-Langley-2019
Fire Recruitment Job Board Team
Published
January 14, 2019
Location
British Columbia, Langley
Category
Job Type
Closes
January 31, 2019
Salary
$25.25 Hourly
Work Hours
Non-standard hours and/or non-standard work week

Description

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting Paid Call Volunteer Firefighters for Fire Hall 3 - 26316 - 30A Avenue, Langley. Ultimately reporting to the Fire Chief, Paid Call firefighters work as part of a team of career and paid call firefighters to achieve an efficient and effective fire department. This is done through reliable performance of firefighting, maintenance, education, training and by observing and complying with municipal policies, department operating guidelines, and recognized safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Illustrative examples of the work include performing firefighting, technical rescue, first aid and other related services; driving and operating fire department apparatus and equipment as assigned; participating in and maintaining cleanliness, servicing, and repair of Department structures, grounds, equipment, apparatus, turnout gear, and uniforms. You will be required to participate in training, drills, and practice sessions with career and paid call personnel from this Department; and may participate in public education programs, and public relations events.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Officers as well as Career and Paid Call firefighters within the Township of Langley; be able to react quickly, evaluate situations, communicate information and perform duties calmly and effectively under adverse and dangerous conditions. You must have sufficient strength to do prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions; as well as be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English; and deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner and are in good physical condition. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Township of Langley or work in the Township and are available for daytime response. Successful candidates must attend 70% of all evening practices and 30% of emergency calls.

Required Licenses, Certificates, and Registrations

In order to be considered for this position, candidates are required to have the following (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these required documents must be attached with your application. Applications without the attached required documents below will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply:
  • 19 years of age or older
  • Current and valid BC Driver's License (Class 5 or better)
  • Safe driving record as demonstrated by a Drivers Abstract. You must upload a current Driver’s Abstract (select the 5 years’ option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date below with your application. To obtain a copy of your Driver’s Abstract, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Copies or pictures of your driver’s license will not be accepted (More than six points in the past three years, as of the date of the application, may eliminate an applicant from consideration)
  • No criminal record (A completed RCMP Police Information Check will be required for those that successfully pass the interview process)

Additional Information

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