Description
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) is an award-winning airport and Canada’s ninth-busiest airport for business and leisure travelers.
BBTCA Fire Department has a fully functioning, on-island fire hall and emergency response centre, with state-of-the-art equipment and vehicles. At BBTCA, we ensure the safety and security of those at and in the surrounding community, is always a top priority.
Ensuring the safety and security of those at BBTCA, our fire fighters are trained to deliver fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue including airplane rescue, elevator rescue, and ice and cold water rescue.
Minimum Qualifications
- NFPA 1001 level I & II certification or equivalent (as deemed valid by Authority Having Jurisdiction)
- NFPA 1002 (ARFF) certification or equivalent (as deemed valid by Authority Having Jurisdiction).
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1003 certification or equivalent (as deemed valid by Authority Having Jurisdiction)
- NFPA 472 at the Operation level certification or equivalent (as deemed valid by Authority Having Jurisdiction).
- Able to obtain Ice and Cold Water Rescue Technician (as deemed valid by Authority Having Jurisdiction).
- Able to obtain a Confined Space Entry Rescue (as deemed valid by Authority Having Jurisdiction).
- Hold a valid Medical First Responder with CPR level “C” certificate (as deemed valid by Authority Having Jurisdiction).
- Possess a Valid Ontario unrestricted Class “D” driver’s license with “Z” air brake endorsement dated prior to time of hiring.
- Have completed a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, OSSD (Grade 12) or academic equivalent as approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
- Able to obtain a restricted radio operator’s license – Air and Marine.
- Able to obtain a valid Airside Vehicle Operating Permit (AVOP).
- Able to obtain a Transport Canada Restricted Area Security Clearance.
- Applicants must possess a valid OFAI CTS Certificate for Stages One, Two and Three.
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