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Closes: 4 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024
Salary: $70,415.15 (2023 rate)
Department: Welland Fire and Emergency Services
Link to Apply: https://city-of-welland.breezy.hr/p/51a5bd670f08.
The City of Welland is looking for new Probationary Firefighters to join Welland Fire and Emergency Services. As an equal opportunity employer, the City values all potential applicants, and encourages those in the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ or other under-represented demographics to consider an incredibly rewarding career with Welland Fire and Emergency Services.
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, which require strenuous physical exertion. Firefighters are also expected to provide excellent customer service as well as supporting all 3 lines of defense, being Public Education, Fire Safety Standards and Enforcement, and Emergency Response.
Firefighters are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism, solve problems, work as part of a dynamic team and possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Teamwork is very important; Firefighters live and work together in close quarters throughout their 24-hour shift. This requires all team members to depend on each other to perform their duties successfully whether having to share routine tasks at the fire station, providing services at an emergency scene, or providing service assistance to other agencies and/or the public.
Minimum Qualifications
NFPA 1001-Firefighter I and II certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board®)
Possess valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service Stage 1, 2 and 3 and swim test certificates. Swim test certificates are not required to apply, but must be valid as of November 22, 2024 and remain valid through February 18, 2025.
Possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent.
Possess valid and current Standard First Aid and CPR C certificates. Higher levels of certification will also be accepted.
Possess a valid and unrestricted Ontario class “D” driver’s license with a “Z” air brake endorsement and a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Applicants with six or more demerit points are ineligible for consideration. A driver’s abstract will be required at the conditional offer stage and will be run by the City.
Possess a satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.
Valid Pleasure Craft Operator card.
Be able to understand and communicate clearly in English under stressful conditions, both oral and written.
The ability to work cooperatively as a member of an effective and professional team.
Have a strong desire to serve the community and a strong work ethic.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to those who possess any of the following:
Two years experience as a municipal full-time firefighter in a municipal fire department; or
Minimum three years continuous volunteer firefighting experience in a municipal fire department
University degree or college diploma.
NFPA 1072 or 1006 certification and/or training at the operations level or higher.
Fluency in languages other than English.
Trade apprenticeship or certification.
Medical training or experience (i.e., paramedic, nursing etc.).
Emergency Medical Responder certification.
Other relevant specialized training, qualifications, or experience.
Demonstrated community service and/or volunteer involvement.
If you are interested in a career as a Probationary Firefighter with the City of Welland, please submit your resume and cover letter online at no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 to https://city-of-welland.breezy.hr/p/51a5bd670f08.
City of Welland Probationary Career Firefighter Recruitment Timeline
This is a guideline and is intended for reference purposes only. All dates and stages are subject to change at the discretion of the City. Only a select number of candidates will proceed through each stage of the recruitment process.
The City of Welland is committed to the establishment of a workforce which reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will be selected through the following process.
Commencement of Recruitment: Monday, September 30, 2024
Applications will only be accepted online. An applicant can be disqualified at any stage of the selection process, or the offer of employment can be withdrawn, for a variety of reasons, which include:
Applicants who knowingly supply false or misleading information during any stage of the recruitment process • Applicants who submit incomplete documentation
Applicants who do not submit their required documentation on time
Applicants at any stage in the selection process who fail to meet standards or eligibility requirements will not be able to progress to the next stage and will not be hired
Circumstances change that alters the candidate’s standing as originally reported to the City of Welland
Deadline for Applications
Deadline for Applications: Friday, November 1, 2024 – 16:00
1st Interview Mid/Late November 2024
Interviews will be conducted over a period of 2-3 weeks. Interviews will be conducted by a Selection Committee who will interview selected candidates based on qualifications.
2nd Interview, additional screening, testing and/or assessments Mid/Late December 2024
Any additional screening, testing and/or assessments deemed necessary by the Selection Committee will be conducted over this period.
Conditional Offers of Employment Late January 2025
Candidates selected for employment will be notified with a conditional offer of employment.
Confirmed Offers of Employment
Once candidates have successfully met all conditions of employment, candidates will receive a confirmed offer of employment.
Successful candidates are subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period. Performance Evaluations will be conducted a minimum of four times during the probationary period.
Evaluations will include, but may not be limited to: Oral, Written and/or Practical testing throughout the recruit program as well as any further testing, per the Collective Agreement.
Employment Start Date
The anticipated start date is mid February 2025.