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The Burlington Fire Department is a team of highly trained and caring professionals who provide vital services that increase community safety and quality of life. We are currently seeking candidates to fill the role of Probationary Firefighter.
The recruitment process is lengthy and involves many steps. It is important for candidates to read all directions and be prepared for each step. Interested candidates should review the 2023 – 2024 Fire Recruitment Guide.
Responsibilities
Through this physically demanding career successful applicants will respond to fires, motor vehicle accidents and medical calls, and provide technical rescue services in areas such as hazardous materials, high-level rope, and ice/water. Firefighters are also involved in delivering public education and prevention initiatives to the community and are responsible for routine maintenance of stations and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following mandatory qualifications:
Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Have a grade 12 or equivalent education
Be able to provide a criminal background check indicating you have not been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted, including a vulnerable sector search (proof of this is not required until conditional offer of employment)
A valid Class DZ driver’s license is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract with no more than three (3) driving related convictions and an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire.
Have current First Aid and CPR certificates, minimum level C
Successfully completed NFPA 1001 level 1 & level 2
Successfully completed ALL SEVEN COMPONENTS of the Firefighter Services of Ontario Screening Test. Applicants must apply online and register for the Firefighter Screening Test with Firefighter Services of Ontario.
Applicants meeting all of the above mandatory qualifications and successful completion of all six components at Firefighter Services of Ontario must provide:
1) Resume
2) Proof of education
3) First Aid/CPR certificates
4) Proof of Class 'D' Ontario drivers license with ‘Z’ endorsement
5) Proof of completion of NFPA 1001 level 1 & level 2
6) Proof of any preferred qualifications as described in the Recruitment Guide to Firefighter Services of Ontario at the time of their appointment. Firefighter Services of Ontario will forward all information onto the City of Burlington.
Police Check Requirement
This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
TO APPLY:
If you wish to be considered for this role, please forward a cover letter and resume, in PDF format, to Fire Service Ontario (FSO) at: https://www.fireontario.com/site/firefighter-recruitment by December 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Please note, the successful completion of FSO testing is mandatory if you are applying for this role.
To complete the Firefighter Services of Ontario Screening Test, you must pre-register with Firefighter Services of Ontario by December 16, 2023. To register for the 1) Clinical Evaluation 2) CPS Aptitude Examination 3) CPAT 4) Tread Water Test 5) Medical Assessment (Hearing & vision screening) 6) Acrophobia Test and 7) Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment.
The Hiring Process
Step One: Review the job-posting www.burlington.ca/careers Apply via a link to Fire Service Ontario (FSO) Please note late registrations will not be accepted Before December 16, 2023, 11:59p.m.
Step Two: Mandatory and Preferred Qualification will be reviewed and determined for suitability
Step Three: Pre-Registration with Firefighter Services of Ontario. https://register.fireontario.com/ • Please ensure you have completed Step One • Please note late registrations will not be accepted Before December 16, 2023 at 4:00p.m.
Step Four: Applicant Screening Candidate individual testing will be completed in one day at Firefighter Services of Ontario.
Transportation and Firefighter Services of Ontario Screening costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Applicants are required to bring to their screening appointment at Firefighter Services of Ontario by the end of January 2024
1. Resume
2. Cover letter,
3. Proof of mandatory qualifications
4. Proof of preferred qualifications
Note the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment must be completed by January 12, 2024.
Step Five: vMMI Interviews A team of Fire and Human Resources staff will interview candidates. The Human Resources Department will contact candidates selected for a vMMI interview. Eligibility will be based on results from Firefighter Services of Ontario, mandatory and preferred qualifications. Candidates offered an interview will be notified in early February 2024
Step Six: Second Round Interviews (In-person) March 2024
Step Seven: Conditional Job Offer/Qualified Candidates Candidates will receive:
A. A written job offer; March 2024
B. A letter indicating that you are on the qualified candidates list; or
C. An email indicating that your application will not proceed further in our process.
Candidates offered a position (under A above) must:
Pass a Pre-employment Medical
Provide a Police Check
Provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract
Step Eight: Reference Checks March 2024
Step Nine: Formal Job Offer March 2024
Step Ten: Training Begins Early April 2024
Step Eleven: Probationary Period 1 year from start date