Firefighter – Spruce Grove (AB) – 2024

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

Considering a career as a firefighter?

A career with a fully integrated fire and emergency medical service (EMS) is exciting, fulfilling, diverse and challenging. We are ready to respond to any emergency 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Dedicated teams of emergency services professionals in the City of Spruce Grove save lives and protect property by responding quickly and effectively. If you thrive on teamwork, want to help those in need, and have a desire to contribute to your community, consider applying today.

Please note, this is a temporary full time position.

Before you submit your firefighter application, take the time to learn all you can about the job and requirements. Familiarize yourself with the job tasks and the different steps in the selection process.
• Although exciting, this is also a dangerous job. You may be exposed to many hazardous conditions, loud noises, and contaminants, and have to work in extreme temperatures.
• You need to be prepared to travel (if required) to complete various testing events. It is not always possible to participate in multiple tests in one trip.
• A commitment to maintaining a daily fitness regime and monitoring your personal wellness is essential to ensuring personal safety and longevity. Make sure you have the strength, stamina and cardiovascular conditioning required to take on the physical challenges of this career.
• Ethical behaviour and accountability must be part of your nature. Taking responsibility for and ownership of your actions is vital to success in the hiring process.
• An ability to carry out orders at emergencies, combined with the capacity to assess and act on own initiative and/or work effectively as part of a team.
• Job fit is one of many critical factors considered in our decision making processes. Successful completion of all steps in the process does not ensure a job offer.
• You must be able to follow and act on complex oral and written instructions; you will be evaluated on these skills throughout our assessments.
• A practical understanding of a wide range of subjects related to fire, rescue, dangerous goods and EMS, including the ability to operate and understand the operation of mechanical equipment
• Your demeanor and input throughout the selection process are taken into consideration as part of the final hiring decision.

• Currently registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a Registered Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Registered Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Proof of registration must be uploaded at the time of application.

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• NFPA 1001 – Level I & II certification
• Emergency medical/fire response work experience
• Current ITLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Successful candidates may receive training for NFPA 1001.
• Successful applicants that have their PCP and NFPA 1001 may be given training to become a certified Advanced Care Paramedic.

The full list of qualifications, accountabilities, duties and responsibilities can be requested through hrgeneral@sprucegrove.org.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Hold a valid Class 4 drivers license. A valid Class 3 drivers license and Air Brake (Q) endorsement must be completed by start date and is a condition of employment. This will be provided in the form of a driver's abstract demonstrating a satisfactory driving record with six demerits or fewer.
• Have the ability to successfully obtain, and maintain, a vulnerable sector police information check (required upon offer and is a condition of employment).
• Ability to pass physical and medical standards, including eyesight and audible, as outlined in the NFPA standard.
NEXT STEPS
The following steps will need to be completed (they may not occur in this order).

Firefighter Aptitude Test - This is a two-hour test that measures candidates’ understanding of oral, reading and written information, numerical skills, maps, diagrams, mechanical reasoning and teamwork/public relations. Candidates are assigned a time slot on one of the testing days.

University of Alberta Firefighter Fitness Test - The candidate is responsible for paying for the cost of this test. For details, please visit the University of Alberta Firefighter Fitness Testing webpage.

Medical Knowledge Test - Candidates attend a half-day test which includes an in-depth written exam coupled with a circuit of short (the usual is five to 10 minutes) stations, in which each candidate is examined at a one-on-one basis.
Each station has a different examiner and candidates rotate through the stations, completing all the stations on their circuit. During each station, candidates will be requested to provide clinical assessments and review the potential differential diagnosis and possible treatments.

Panel Interview - Behavioural based interviews. Interviewees should be prepared to answer questions the following way - Situation/Task (what was the circumstance or what needed to be done); Action (what did you do?); Result (what happened or what feedback did you receive?).

Conditional Offers of Employment, Pre-employment Medical Assessment and Drug Screening - The medical assessment is a condition of employment and is a general physical, ensuring candidates meet the requirements and physical demands of firefighting.

NOTES

• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be considered.
• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.

WHY WORK FOR US?

This Temporary Position is subject to the provisions of the Collective Agreement between the City of Spruce Grove and Spruce Grove Firefighters Association International Association of Firefighters Local 3021.

- Wellness Initiatives
- Positive Work Atmosphere
- Volunteer Opportunities