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East Gwillimbury Firefighter
Requisition ID: 1601
Salary Range:$65,096.60 To $65,096.60 Annually
Working in an Incident Command System, the Firefighter’s role is to protect life and property through firefighting, emergency medical and other types of emergency incidents, often performed under conditions requiring strenuous physical and mental exertion. Firefighters are also expected to provide excellent customer service as well as being leaders in public fire safety education. Firefighters are active participants in ongoing training in all phases of emergency response, including suppression, inspection, emergency operations, rescue, and providing medical assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to fires, rescue, and medical emergencies in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform firefighting, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue operations.
Collaborate effectively with your crew and other first responder agencies while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
Complete reports, record keeping and administrative duties.
Participate and support fire prevention and public education activities.
Participate and complete all training as assigned.
Clean, inspect and maintain equipment and apparatus conducting full maintenance and safety checks.
Ensure facilities, equipment, and grounds are clean and orderly.
Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Grade 12 level education or equivalent (e.g. General Education Diploma).
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board.
Possess valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service Stages 2, 3 (FPAT only) and swim test certificates.
Valid Ontario driver's license with a good driving record (no more than six (6) demerits).
Valid Class “D” license with a “Z” air brake endorsement by hire date.
Valid Red Cross Professional Responder certification.
Medical clearance by a physician.
Clear Vulnerable Sector Security Check
Application Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
Application and Resume review
Written Test
Practical Skills Assessment
Formal Interview
Applicants must successfully complete each stage to advance in the process.
Recruitment Process Timeline
January 6 - Job posting open (14 days)
January 20 - Job posting closes
January 21–28 - Application review period
January 31 - Notify candidates invited to attend recruitment process
February 5 - Information session for invited applicants
February 19 - Written test
February 21 - Notify successful candidates selected to progress to practical testing
February 27–28 - Practical test dates
March 5 - Notify successful candidates selected to progress to interview
March 12–14 - Formal interviews
March 19 - Conditional job offers made