Description
The City of Corner Brook is presently accepting applications for the position of
RELIEF FIREFIGHTER with the Corner Brook Fire Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list from which successful candidates would be hired into a probationary position. Upon satisfactory performance and successful completion
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess a certificate from an IFSAC accredited institution in a course that meets minimum standards of an NFPA 1001 (Level II) program. Candidates must pass a minimum physical fitness requirement test, a written examination and a comprehensive medical examination. Preference will be given to qualified applicants having firefighting experience and/or emergency medical training. Candidates should have good oral communications and written skills, have graduated from high school, and possess a valid driver’s license. Applicants should include an up to date certificate of conduct from the RNC or RCMP and a driver’s abstract for the past five years.
Preferred Qualifications
A Class III driver’s license with air brake endorsement would be considered an asset.
Additional Information
The recruitment process consists of 5 stages and will be graded out of 100% with the following
percentages allocated for each task and stage:
Stage 1 Application 15%
Stage 2 Written Exam 30%
Stage 3 Interview 30%
Stage 4 Pre-Employment Medical Fit/Not Fit
Stage 5 Pre-Employment Physical 25%