Probationary Firefighter – Newmarket – 2024

The Firefighter position works as a member of a crew to provide effective response to a variety of emergencies.  The Firefighter also maintains and operates an assortment of equipment required to mitigate emergencies. The Firefighter operates under the supervision of a Fire Captain but must be able to operate with limited supervision depending on circumstances and will be assigned functions that require the Firefighter to exercise significant responsibility.

• Responds to fire emergencies and performs fire ground operations as part of an emergency response crew.
• Responds to emergency rescue incidents and performs rescue operations.
• May respond to hazardous materials incidents and performs operations to mitigate and control the incident.
• Responds to medical emergencies and performs emergency patient care.
• Operates and maintains fire apparatus, fire fighting and rescue equipment.
• Performs station duties to ensure that stations are clean and support the operation of the fire department.
• Performs public fire safety education and public education activities and participates in fire safety inspections.
• Performs administrative duties.
• Maintains professional competency.

• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level I and II certified education and training program from an accredited institution
• Valid Certificates from the Ontario Fire Administration Candidate Testing Program for Stages One, Two, Three and Swim test at time of application www.ofai.ca
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (must be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, landed immigrant, or hold a valid work permit)
• Must be able to understand and communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Must have completed a minimum of grade 12 or equivalent as approved by the Ministry of Education
• Must have NO criminal record unless a pardon has been granted under the Criminal Record Act of Canada and has not been revoked
• Must possess a valid Ontario Drivers License Class "D" with "Z" endorsement at the time of application
• Possess a Standard First Aid certificate (minimum) or equivalent, maintained current throughout the recruitment process
• Possess a valid Basic Rescuer or Level “C” CPR certificate (minimum) or equivalent, maintained throughout the recruitment process
• Have prescribed 20/30, or better, uncorrected vision in each eye without corrective lenses, with colour vision, depth perception and peripheral vision that is safe for fire fighters.
• Have prescribed normal unaided hearing – hearing thresholds no greater than 30 decibels in each ear at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz, and no significant loss in higher frequencies
• Availability to work shifts that may vary (days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays). Ability to work extended hours when required as a result of emergency responses; Ability to work 24-hour shift schedule.

• Ontario Fire-Service Fire Fighter education and training program certificate
• Additional Education
• Fire Fighter Experience
• Trade apprenticeship or certification
• Working experience
• Additional Medical training or experience (i.e. paramedic, nursing)
• Other relevant training, qualifications or experience
• Demonstrated community service and/or volunteer involvement