Description
The firefighter position involves performing firefighting, rescue operations, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and other duties to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire and emergency medical conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency calls, including fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous material incidents.
- Conduct fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical services.
- Participate in fire prevention and public education programs.
- Maintain firefighting equipment and apparatus.
- Participate in training and drills to maintain readiness.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the department's mission.
Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- High school graduate diploma (OSSD) or academic equivalent.
- NFPA 1001 Level 1 & II (Pro Board and/or IFSAC Accredited).
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations (Pro Board and/or IFSAC Accredited).
- Standard First Aid, CPR Level C with AED (Canadian Red Cross).
- Willingness to obtain Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder or higher within 9 months of job offer.
- Successful completion of the SNEFS Physical Aptitude Assessment within the designated time.
- Minimum Ontario Driver's License with D-Z Endorsement.
- Satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Police Record Check.
- Must be fit and able to handle the sustained, intense physical and psychological effort required to perform duties of this position.
- Ability to understand and communicate clearly in English under stress.
- Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness and ability to work in extremely adverse and dangerous situations.
- Successful completion of all tasks outlined within the Firefighter Class System guidelines.
- Must be willing and able to work within a 12- or 24-hour rotational shift schedule that involves working weekends and statutory holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Six Nations Fire & Emergency Services.
- Active participation in the community.
- Involvement in team-oriented activities.
- Experience in emergency services.
- Additional certifications related to firefighting or emergency medical services.
Additional Information
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of relevant certifications. Please ensure all documents are submitted by the closing date. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.