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Department: Kitchener Fire Department
Opened: May 28, 2024
Closes: June 10, 2024
Spaces: TBD
Job Number: 6110
Position Overview:
If you are compassionate, customer-focused and motivated towards a challenging and rewarding career making a difference in our community, then this may be the opportunity for you.
A career in firefighting is a demanding and respected profession that offers an opportunity to provide valued services to the public.
The City of Kitchener’s Fire Department is currently accepting resumes to establish a pool of qualified candidates for all vacancies for the position of Probationary Firefighter.
Kitchener Firefighters pride themselves in serving our community. They provide essential services through education, prevention and suppression.
Mandatory Application Format:
1. You must apply online
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed three (3) pages
3. To avoid disqualification, your resume must be in the following format and order:
Work Experience
General Education
Community Involvement or Volunteer Experience
Fire Related Education and Related Courses
Requirements:
Valid MTO DZ/G class driver's license in good standing.
Must provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
Employment is conditional upon the provision of a satisfactory and current Police Vulnerable Sector Check dated no earlier than 2 weeks before your start date.
Any related costs are the sole responsibility of the applicant
NFPA 1001-Firefighter I & II from a recognized pre-service Firefighter Education and Training Program or from an accredited program from a recognized institution
Successful completion of all three stages of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Service prior to June 10, 2024.
Valid and current First Aid training equivalent to Emergency First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder and Health Care Provider CPR.
Outstanding employment record
Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization
Exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
Possess the ability to deal with difficult individuals, in a courteous and effective manner
Commitment to working effectively in a team environment
Upon hire must provide proof of a valid Class “DZ” driver’s license deemed acceptable by the City of Kitchener
Must have the ability to swim
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
Previous Firefighter experience
NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector
OFAI Swim Test
Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) or other proof of competency
Knowledge of firefighting equipment, terminology and practice
Previous related work experience
Demonstrated community service involvement
Certified trade training or experience
Strong mechanical aptitude
Other relevant specialized training/qualifications
The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.
We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at recruitment@kitchener.ca, or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":
"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.
The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:
1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.
2. within the same Division in the case of students."