Description
The City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking those unique individuals with a passion for both firefighting and paramedicine. Our department provides EMS and fire protection to Manitoba’s fourth-largest city. The City of Thompson offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. Join our team for a challenging and rewarding career in emergency services, with the ability to make a difference.
Minimum Qualifications
- Firefighter Level 2 (NFPA 1001).
- Current registration with the College of Paramedics of MB
- Valid Class IV MB driver’s license with air brake
- Proven ability to make decisions, initiate appropriate action and perform safely and effectively in stressful, demanding and hazardous situations and ability to deal and communicate effectively with the general
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to a team oriented
- Excellent physical health, mentally able to fulfill the Fire/Medics Applicants must be able to pass a medical examination meeting department standards.
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Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to the foregoing, hold: field experience in EMS and firefighting, current ACLS, NRP, BTLS and proven EMS skill progression and performance; NFPA 1031, NFPA 472, NFPA 1006, and NFPA 1035.
Additional Information
Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to the foregoing, hold: field experience in EMS and firefighting, current ACLS, NRP, BTLS and proven EMS skill progression and performance; NFPA 1031, NFPA 472, NFPA 1006, and NFPA 1035.
Posting will remain until all positions are filled. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend an in-person Recruitment Process, including interview, written test and physical testing in Thompson.
Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references to:
Human Resources City of Thompson
226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: {204) 677-7924
E-Mail: jmelanson@thompson.ca or osalau@thompson.ca