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Under the direction of the Deputy Chief and guidance of the Captain, the Firefighter is responsible for firefighting entailing the combating, extinguishing, and preventing of fire, and the saving of life and property; as well as rapidly and efficiently performing various duties while working to mitigate an emergency incident, which frequently involves considerable hazards. Responsibilities also include assisting with fire prevention activities and developing and delivering public education activities to the community.
The Town of Innisfil uses a process that promotes fairness and equity among candidates while ensuring we hire candidates that are best suited for the position and our organization. Please read this entire section to gain a better understanding of the process. Please note that movement from one step to the next will depend on the applicant’s performance at each step of the process. Costs associated with obtaining qualifications, certifications and mandatory requirements are the responsibility of the candidate. The procedure for selecting firefighters consists of the following steps.
We are hiring 1 Firefighter. We may be adding other recruitment candidates to a candidate pool for future Firefighter hires within an eighteen (18) month period. The anticipated start date for the successful firefighter will be in late September 2024. New recruits will undergo in-house training prior to being placed on shift. There is a twelve-month probationary period in which extensive in-service training will continue. New recruits not meeting performance expectations during this training period may be terminated.
Mandatory & Preferred Qualifications:
In order to be considered for this position with the Town of Innisfil, you must meet the following mandatory qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
A valid Standard First Aid and a CPR Level “C” certificate (minimum)
NFPA-1001 Firefighter I & II certification (Including NFPA 1072)
Must have a clean driver’s abstract; a valid Ontario Class “DZ” Drivers Licence, and access to vehicle for conducting Corporate business.
Successful completion of all seven components of the Fire Services of Ontario (FSO) testing
Must be available to work a variety of scheduled shifts including weekends, days, evenings and statutory/other holidays, including the ability to respond to periodic unscheduled emergency call outs after regular working hours.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a Police security clearance including a criminal reference check as well as vulnerable screening.
Preferred qualifications include:
Firefighting experience (career or volunteer)
Registered nurse or paramedic
Valid trade certificate
Pre-service Firefighting Education and Training diploma
Community College Diploma in Fire Protection Technology
Fire Prevention/Inspection
Public Educator
Minimum 3 Years of Practical Experience in the fields of Fire Protection, Prevention, or Emergency Planning
Minimum 5 Years of Practical Experience in the field of Fire Protection and Prevention
Important Dates:
Jul 26, 2024 - Deadline to book your FSO tests.
Aug 2, 2024 - Deadline to complete the Emotional Stability and Resilience Test.
Aug 10, 2024 - Deadline to complete the other tests.
Aug 10, 2024 - Deadline to submit your Resume and Supporting Documents
Hiring Process:
Step 1 – Applicant Pre-Register with Firefighter Services of Ontario
Step 2 – Applicant Assessment at Firefighter Services of Ontario
Step 3 - Application Form / Qualifications
Step 4 – Interview Process (Late August 2024)
Step 5 – Background Screening
Step 6 – Job Offer
Step 7 – Onboarding/Start Date (September 2024)
Interviews:
The interview panel may consist of Innisfil Fire & Rescue Management Team members and members of the Town’s People & Talent Team (Human Resources). The questions are situational and behavioural based and will probe your professional experiences in areas related to past experiences, the core competencies of a firefighter and our core values. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via email to book your timeslot. Interviews will be scheduled in August.
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