Description
The City of Brockville is seeking Probationary Firefighter(s) to join the Brockville Fire Department. Brockville Fire Department is a team of highly skilled and caring professionals who provide essential community based education, prevention and emergency response service that enhance public safety and quality of life. Applicants who are prepared to shape our fire safe community and make a career commitment to community service, health and safety, and professional development are encouraged to apply to become a member of our team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older by application deadline and legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma OSSD (Grade 12) or academic equivalent diploma.
- Have successfully completed ONE of the following:
- o Pre-service Firefighter education and training program certificate from a recognized institution that includes NFPA1001 Firefighter I & II certification: or
- o NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II certification from an accredited program from a recognized institution, (proof of IFSAC or ProBoard seal required); or
- o A Letter of Compliance with NFPA Standards from the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office (Grandfathering) will be accepted in lieu of seals.
- Possess a current, valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service certificate of Stage One, Stage Two Hearing, Stage Two Vision, Stage Two Encapsulated Treadmill Test and Stage Three. Consideration will be given to the availability of OFAI Testing Services and certificates for all stages will be required by time of hire.
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with Level C CPR (Must be kept valid while active in the recruitment process).
- Valid Class "D" Ontario Driver’s Licence with "Z" endorsement.
- Meet the medical standards (NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments) at the time of a medical examination.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Professional and/or Volunteer Firefighting experience.
- University Degree or College Diploma.
- Trade Apprenticeship or Certification (i.e., Electrician, Plumber, Mechanic, Construction, etc.)
- Commitment to volunteerism and community involvement as demonstrated by experience volunteering in social/civil/community events and initiatives, non-profit organizations, counselling, crisis intervention.
- Commitment to personal and professional development and in continuing training and education through ongoing learning.
- Training and Experience operating heavy vehicles (for example: trucks, tractor trailers, buses).
Additional Information
Please submit your resume and supporting documentation as one PDF file only. For ease of review, applicants must submit qualifications in the following order:
- Cover Letter & Resume
- Valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Services certificates for Stage One, Stage Two and Stage Three.
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II, IFSAC or Pro Board Certificate, Proof of Grandfathering
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificate
Applications and all required documentation will only be accepted by email to hr@brockville.com with the subject Probationary Firefighter by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022.