Brampton Fire is hiring Firefighters!

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JOB TITLE: FIREFIGHTER – PROBATIONARY

DEPARTMENT: Fire and Emergency Services

POSTING NUMBER: 106486

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 42-hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: December 13, 2024

CLOSING DATE: January 12, 2025

Link to the Job Post

My Community. My Lifestyle. My Career.

Firefighter Opportunity

Are you interested in helping to build a safe community? If so, City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services may be the right place for you….

Bring your talents and step into a firefighter career where serving our diverse community and the opportunities to make a difference are endless. Our Brampton Fire and Emergency Services team are driven by exceptional service delivery. As a member of our team, you will feel the pride of values-driven achievements and will experience life-long supportive relationships. Be a part of a fast-paced and rewarding environment where you can contribute to building a safe community, improving Emergency Response, Public Safety and Public Education for the citizens of Brampton.

In this highly visible role, you will:

Serve as a highly valued and respected member of the community;
Feel the excitement that comes with serving the community. Every shift has a different challenge or situation requiring a diverse set of skills;
Respond to all emergencies when called upon;
Combating fires;
Performing rescue operations and providing medical assistance in an emergency environment;
Handle routine maintenance of firefighting equipment/ department property;
Public fire safety education and inspect properties and equipment for fire hazards;
Handle state of the art apparatus and modern equipment;
Have the ability to help your community and network as an ambassador at charity and community events;
Participate in continuous learning to advance your knowledge and skills;
Be part of a culture that values the personal and professional growth and development; and
Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent.
NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighter I & II Certified from an accredited institution; (with either Proof of Pro Board Seal or IFSAC).
Completion of the Ontario Fire Administration-Candidate Testing Program Stage Two at time of application.
Completion of the Ontario Fire Administration-Candidate Testing Program Stage Three certification, expired certificates acceptable.
Valid and current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
Valid Ontario Driver’s License with ability to obtain DZ license from the date a conditional offer of employment is extended.
The ability to attain certifications within 18 months from the date a conditional offer of employment is extended.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NFPA 1006 Certified in Surface Water Rescue – Level II (2013 Standard) or Operations Level (2021 Standard)

Completion of OFAI Swim Test (as verified by possession of a current and valid certificate)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism in your interactions with internal stakeholders and the public;
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills;
Ability to adapt to situations quickly;
Ability to complete Swim to Survive certification during training;
Commitment to volunteerism and community involvement;
Commitment to personal and professional development and in continuing training and education through ongoing learning;
Demonstrates initiative & well-being of self & others, in accordance to operating standards & procedures
Ability to effectively communicate to diverse audiences;
Ability to work and manage effectively under stressful conditions;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to work in a team environment;
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities (race, culture, ability, mental health, sexual orientation, faith, gender identity and all diverse identities)

BENEFICIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience in customer service and/or public service roles an asset;
Volunteer experience in community roles (including firefighting) an asset;
Multiple language skills and experience with different cultures an asset.
Mechanical Aptitude (demonstrated confidence working with tools, power tools, etc.) an asset

What a Career at Brampton Fire Emergency Services can offer you:

Make a difference in the community
Receive advanced training and the latest technology in Fire Services
**Starting Salary: $65,230.00 (Annual incremental increases over a four-year classification process: Classification Salary Range: $65,230.00 - $108,716.00 per annum**)
Comprehensive benefits and Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Plan

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad.

**Applicants are required to upload as “one pdf” document of any obtained certifications at time of application. Example: Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent; NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighter I & II Certified (Proof of Pro Board Seal or IFSAC); OAFI certifications, First Aid and CPR Certificate**

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Note: Getting a Criminal Records Check document from your local police department may take some time. You can start this process sooner but doing so is completely voluntary. Vulnerable sector checks must be produced in the city where the candidate’s primary residence is located and must be dated within six (6) months of the date an offer is extended**

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: www.brampton.ca/employment quoting reference #106486 January 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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Process:

Step 1: Apply Online

All applicants are required to complete and submit the following as part of their application:

Complete the online questionnaire
Upload all certificates required as part of the minimum qualifications
Submit cover letter and resume

Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email informing you that your application has been received.

Step 2: Resume Screening

Applicants will initially be reviewed and assessed in relation to the qualifications and experience outlined in the job advertisement. Applicants that most closely meet the qualifications and experience are selected to proceed to the next stage in the selection process.

Step 3: Pre-Screening Situational Interviews

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in person pre-screening situational interview. Applicants who are successful will proceed to next stage in the process.

Step 4: Situational Behavioural Interviews

Applicants who successfully completed the Pre-Screening Situational Interviews will be invited to participate in a 1 hour Structured Behavioural Interview with two panel members comprising of one Human Resources Representative and a member from the Brampton Fire and Emergency Services management team.
Applicants that successfully pass both the Pre-Screening Situational Interview and Structured behavioural interview will proceed to the next stage.
Note: Applicants may be asked to bring further documentation if required.

Step 5: Decision Making

Candidates that successfully meet the cut-off score for Pre-Screening Situational Interview and Structured Behavioural Interview will then be assessed for optimal fit with organizational goals.

Step 6: Pre-Employment Checks

Pre-employment checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates and include the following:

Vulnerable Criminal Record Search (must be provided at this stage)
Education Verification
Professional References
Any additional employment verifications specific to the job requirements
All pre-employment checks must be met in order to proceed to Step 7

Step 7: Offer of Employment

Once all the conditions of employment have been satisfied an offer of employment or an 18 month conditional offer will be extended. This will be followed up with a written offer letter and all the necessary instructions and documents to get you set up as a new City of Brampton employee.

Step 8: Training