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Central York Fire Services

Job Title: Probationary Firefighter

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Date Posted By: 10/15/2024

Date Posting: Closes: 11/1/2024

Salary Range: As per Collective Agreement. $59,824 (start to 3 months); $65,262

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Job Description

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.

General Duties and Responsibilities (Not an inclusive list): 

• 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.

Job Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• 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• Must have NO criminal record unless a pardon has been granted under the Criminal Record Act of Canada and has not been revoked 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.

Additional Preferences:

• 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

Application Process: Please download the Probationary Fire Fighter Recruitment package from the Central York Fire Services website at www.cyfs.ca before applying online.

Applicants who have met all the above minimum qualifications must include the following with their online application:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Copies of:

  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificate

  • Ontario Fire Administration Inc. CTS certificates for Stage One, Two, Three and swim test (issued after successful completion of testing)

  • Proof of education

  • Driver’s Abstract, with proof of DZ endorsement, issued within 3 month period prior to date of application

  • Vulnerable Sector Screening clearance issued by the RCMP or your local police service, issued within 6 month period prior to date of application

Note:  Candidates selected to move beyond the application stage, will be required to provide originals or certified copies.

Firefighter recruitments attract a high volume of applicants. CYFS is unable to respond to individual inquiries during or after the recruitment process.  Please do not call the Towns of Newmarket or Aurora, Human Resources or Fire department.

If you experience difficulty with your online application, forward your enquiries to hr@newmarket.ca. We will endeavor  to respond within 2 business days of receiving your written enquiry.

Phases: 

Phase 1 – Successful completion of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Services (OFAI-CTS) Stages one, two and three, at the time of application

Phase 2 – Application via Town of Newmarket’s online application system - October 15, 2024 to November 1, 2024. (closes 4:00 p.m.)

Phase 3 – Review of applications - November 4, 2024 to November 22, 2024

Phase 4 – CYFS specific Skills Testing – December 9 to December 13, 2024 (Invites to candidates to be sent out by November 27, 2024)

Phase 5 – Interviews - January 7 to January 17, 2025 (Invites to candidates to be sent out by December 23, 2024) Candidates selected for an interview must possess a valid Ontario Drivers License Class “D” with “Z” endorsement and will be required to complete and pass the OFAI-CTS Swim Test and provide valid swim test certificates by January 17, 2025.

Phase 6 – Psychometric Testing – January 22 to February 7, 2025

Phase 7 – Reference Checks – February 10 to February 21, 2025

Phase 8 – Conditional Offers - February 24 to February 28, 2025

Phase 9 – Probationary Firefighters Training Class – April 7, 2025 (to be confirmed)