Description
The City of Lethbridge has provided fire and emergency services an integrated system since 1912. The service is one of the few integrated services in Canada and offers a unique and challenging career for people looking to experience the best of the fire and EMS profession.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimally, candidates must be registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as primary care paramedic (PCP) however candidates registered as an advanced care paramedic (ACP) are given preference. Candidates must possess a class 2 or 3+4 driver’s license with airbrake (Q endorsement) before they begin recruit training. Our selection process includes fitness testing, written aptitude and medical knowledge tests, medical scenario testing, a behavioral descriptive job interview and psychological evaluation. Prior to being offered employment, candidates must pass a comprehensive medical. Firefighting training to the NFPA 1001 standard, firefighting experience and experience in an EMS system are an asset.
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Additional Information
Those interested should submit an application package which includes the following: 1. filled out template cover sheet , 2. A resume, 3. Current driver’s abstract, 4. Current criminal record check and 5. Documentation confirming ACP registration.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application package as ONE SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT (incomplete packages will not be considered) online through the City of Lethbridge website. Please contact the Human Resources department with any questions regarding the online application process at 403 320 3911.
For further information on this opportunity, please contact:
Fire Administration Office at 403-320-3800 or firedepartment@lethbridge.ca
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application package as advised above online at:
www.lethbridge.ca