Markham Fire is hiring!
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Number of Positions: Somewhere between 10 - 20
Closing Date: July 9, 2023
Minimum Qualifications
Possess, or able to obtain within 3 months of date of hire, valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service certificates for Stages One and Two.
Possess, or able to obtain within 1 year of date of hire, valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service certificate for Stage Three. Please visit www.ofai.ca for more information.
Be 18 years of age or older and legally entitled to work in Canada.
NFPA Firefighter Certification (NFPA 1001 including Fire Fighter I & II) from a recognized board of accreditation (i.e. IFSAC or ProBoard).
Must be able to work on a rotating 24 hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Be able to understand and communicate clearly in English, both oral and written.
Possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of date of hire, a valid Class “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License.
Candidates must provide a driver’s abstract which should reflect less than 3 demerit points and no more than two infractions (maximum of one moving and one non-moving conviction). In order to be eligible for employment any demerit points must be within 12 months of being removed from the licence.
Have a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or academic equivalent.
Be able to physically and mentally perform the duties of a firefighter, having regard for one’s own safety and the safety of members of the public.
Have prescribed normal unaided hearing.
Have Standard First Aid and CPR level HCP (Health Care Providers) valid at time of job offer.
Have a current immunization record for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Polio, Diptheria, Hepatitis B and Tetanus.
Be criminal record free unless a pardon has been granted under the Criminal Records Act (Canada) and has not been revoked. As a condition of employment, a satisfactory vulnerable sector screening is required.
The right candidate may have some of the following:
Firefighter Pre-Service Education & Training Program
Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, stressful work environment
Community College diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technician/ Technology Program
Coaching/Teaching/Counselling/Recreation Leadership
Fluency in a second language, preferably one well-represented in the City of Markham
Strong desire to be a part of our community
People centered first responder
A demonstrated track record of working as a part of a high performing team
Volunteer and/or community involvement