Firefighter – St. John International Airport – 2023

Thank you for your interest in joining the St. John’s International Airport Authority’s Emergency Services department.

In my role of Manager, Emergency Response & Planning, I am also the Airport Authority’s Fire Chief, and have the immense pleasure of leading this highly skilled and professional team.

There are several career options in today’s fire service environment, and working in the aviation sector presents a different set of both rewarding opportunities and challenges. You will be surrounded and supported by a well-experienced team of Captains and Fire Fighters, who will also serve as invaluable learning tools.

The St. John’s International Airport Authority Emergency Services department is progressive, with a genuine passion for our profession. We understand the importance and responsibility of the profession, and the privilege that is associated with serving and protecting all who work and travel through the airport every day.

We place a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion and strive to create an environment where each member performs at their best each day.

Thank you again for your interest in joining the team – best of luck.

Reporting to the Shift Captain, this position’s primary responsibilities involve:

• Operating standard and specialized apparatus to combat fires on emergency response;
• Performing rescue operations by providing a fire free escape route for the safe evacuation of passengers and crew and by participating to the extent possible in the evacuation of occupants;
• Supporting other agencies in the event of a structural fire and assists in evacuation and rescue duties;
• Participating in the ongoing firefighting training program;
• Carrying out fire prevention and safety activities;
• Performing routine maintenance of firefighting and rescue equipment;
• Carrying out other related and non-related duties, as determined by management

• Possess NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification from a IFSAC or ProBoard certified Fire Service Training Facility; in such cases you must quote your IFSAC seal number or ProBoard number;
• Preference will be given to candidates who also possess NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter certification, and/or certified to Canadian Aviation Regulations standards 323.14.
• Medically fit to perform the required duties, as assessed by SJIAA’s physician;
• Physically fit to perform firefighter duties, in accordance with SJIAA’s approved standard (Please see below for details);
• Successful completion of high school or equivalent;
• Class 5 NL Driver’s License, with Class 9 airbrake endorsement or out-of-province equivalents for non-residents. A copy of current driver’s abstract is required;
• Standard First Aid and CPR training (St. John Ambulance or equivalent recognized course) as accepted by the SJIAA;
• The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) and Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP);
• Ability to use e-mail and to input/retrieve data from other software applications;
• Ability to produce and deliver presentations using Microsoft
• As this is a safety sensitive position, a drug and alcohol test will be required as a condition of
• Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector check issued within the last six months, will be required as a condition of employment

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