Firefighter, 5th Class – Barrie – 2023

NewJobIcon Firefighter, 5th Class - Barrie - 2023
Barrie
Published
October 2, 2023
Location
Barrie, Canada
Category
Job Type
Closes
October 20, 2023
Salary
$65,471
Work Hours
Shift Work

Description

Working within the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Department, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for protecting the lives, well-being and property of the people of Barrie through dedication to life safety, commitment to community service and the preservation of the environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Located at one of the City’s five fire stations, you will be responsible for responding to fires, fire alarms, technical rescues, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, marine incidents and other emergencies. As a frontline member of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services Department, you will play an integral role delivering fire protection services through public education, fire safety standards and enforcement, and emergency response.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older at the time of application
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Secondary School Diploma
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) Certificates issued prior to the date of application submission and valid at time of job offer.
  • Valid Ontario Class "D" Driver's Licence with a "Z" endorsement and a clean driver’s abstract
    • Candidates must provide confirmation of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Class ‘D’ Driver’s Licence with a ‘Z’ endorsement at the conditional employment offer stage.
    • A driver’s abstract will be required at the conditional employment offer stage and must be dated no earlier than 30 days from the conditional offer date.
    • Candidates must have a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behavior and those with six or more demerit points are ineligible for consideration.
    • Please do not include proof of your driver’s licence and abstract with your application.
  • General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
    • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);
    • Ontario Building Code Act (OBCA);
    • Ontario Fire Code
  • Skills and knowledge obtained in a field closely related to emergency services, including dispatch services, firefighter, paramedic, police, military, construction, skilled trades, and/or heavy equipment operations would be an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
    • perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
    •  work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome
    • shift back and forth between multiple activities while maintaining concentration
    • exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and controversial information
    • deal with difficult customers; diffuse emotionally-charged situations; and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner
    • exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decision under tight timelines or while managing multiple or conflicting priorities
    • verbally communicate information and ideas in a manner that can be understood by others
    • exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for long periods of time
    • run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment
  •  Intermediate organizational, time management, administrative and written communications skills
  • Intermediate analytical, problem solving, judgment, customer service, interpersonal, verbal communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check:
    • A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, at the candidate’s expense, is required to be submitted at the conditional employment offer stage and must be conducted no earlier than 30 days from the employment offer.
    • Employment offers will only be made if the results of the candidate's checks, performed in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, are satisfactory.
  • Pre-Placement Medical Requirements
    • A candidate recommended for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and psychological examination completed by a medical practitioner/s designated by the City of Barrie. The medical examination must indicate good health in accordance with the opinion of the examining medical practitioner.
  • Completion of a 10-week Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) Recruit Training Program for Barrie Fire and Emergency Service candidates. Completion of this training program will be mandatory for all new recruits. For more details, please see additional information below.
  • Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services, Stage One, Stage Two and Stage Three and Swim Test Certificates. Certificates must be valid by May 24, 2024.

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