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DEPARTMENT: Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time
# OF POSITIONS: To be determined
RATE OF PAY: $69,650.85 to $107,155.15 annually
SHIFT WORK REQ’D: Yes
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM: Click Here
DUTIES:
Reporting to a Captain of the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, this position responds in all types of weather and other less-than-ideal conditions to fire, rescue, hazardous materials emergencies, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies as assigned; enters burning or contaminated buildings, structures and other areas to stabilize or control emergencies and/or perform rescues;
Renders first aid, performs CPR and applies semi-automatic defibrillation to persons requiring these services;
Must be able to lift various medical supplies, victims of unknown weight, tools, hoses, fire extinguishers and various firefighting equipment as required.
Drives fire apparatus as assigned.
Performs clean-up of site, fire fighting apparatus and equipment as well as areas of the fire station; Assists in salvage operations, fire prevention inspections, public education activities and other fire department programs where required.
The incumbent will be required to attend regular training sessions to practice existing and new fire fighting skills, rescue methods, fire prevention or other specialized procedures.
Attends court and conducts station tours.
Participation in public relations projects involving visits and demonstrations, fire equipment, apparatus and techniques is a requirement of the position.
The frequency of calls and duration of work episodes will vary considerably from shift to shift and from station to station.
The Firefighter must, however, be prepared at all times for the most demanding of situations as they may arise at any moment.
Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
Will perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
Must complete a satisfactory medical assessment as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1582 for Fire Fighters at the Corporation’s expense and any other testing and/or examination, which may be required by the medical practitioner and/or determined by the City of Windsor;
Must obtain a certificate indicating the successful completion of a Job Related Agility Test from an institution designated/recognized by the Corporation of the City of Windsor;
Must successfully complete aptitude testing, physical testing and swim testing with a service provider designated by the Corporation of the City of Windsor;
At the time of application, the successful candidate must provide proof of a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
At time of application, an applicant must have a valid and current Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate or equivalent from an approved provider.
Post-secondary education from a Community College or University in firefighting or other courses in the field of skilled trades, construction, medical or technical rescue will be considered an asset;
Experience in the medical field or construction industry will be considered an asset.
NFPA 1001 I & II certification would be considered an asset.
The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a moderate to very heavy level of work.
HOW TO APPLY:
An online application is available and must be completed and submitted by no later than the posting period noted. Internet access is available at your local library branch.
If you require assistance to apply online, please contact recruitment@citywindsor.ca or call (519) 255-6515.
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For complete details regarding this position, please visit our website, www.citywindsor.ca, Employment Opportunities or use the following link to access and complete the on-line application form
PROCESS:
The following outlines our anticipated process and the order in which we will complete this recruitment. Note that we have anticipated dates for each stage, providing applicants with a frame of reference on the anticipated recruitment. The City of Windsor's recruitment process is subject to change.
Step 1: Advertisement - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Step 2: Application Available Online - Wednesday, September 11, 2024, to Monday, September 30, 2024, at 12 p.m. (noon)
Step 3: Application Review - Monday, September 30, 2024
Step 4: Applicant Registration/Payment - Written TestingTuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8 a.m. to Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Step 5: Written Testing - (No alternate dates than those listed.), Windsor, Ontario - Tuesday, October 15, 2024, to Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Thursday, October 17, 2024 (if needed)
Step 6: Post Written Test Results (pass/fail) on CityWindsor.ca Week of October 28, 2024
Step 7: Submit Updated Resume Submission - Monday, October 28, 2024, to Friday, November 1, 2024
Step 8: Shortlisting of Candidates - Monday, November 4, 2024, to Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Step 9: Contact Applicants Eligible for Physical Fitness Testing - Week of November 18, 2024
Step 10: Schedule/Registration - Physical Fitness Testing (Booking a Physical Fitness Testing appointment via email: fityork@yorku.ca) Physical Fitness Testing fee to be paid on the testing date - Week of November 18, 2024
Step 11: Applicant Physical Fitness Testing (No alternate dates than those listed.) (Dates will only be added as necessary to accommodate candidate volumes.) Toronto, Ontario (York University Only): Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24, 2024, Saturday, November 30, 2024 (if needed)
Step 12: Post Physical Fitness Test Results (pass/fail) on CityWindsor.ca - Monday, December 2, 2024
Step 13: Contact Candidates who Passed the Physical Test - Week of December 2, 2024
Step 14: Swim Test - Week of December 2, 2024
Step 15: Interviews (1st round)Monday, December 9, 2024, to Thursday, December 19, 2024
Step 16: Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ) and Personality/General Mental Ability (GMA) Assessment Friday, December 20, 2024, to Friday, January 10, 2025
Step 17: Interviews (2nd round) Monday, January 13, 2025, to Thursday, January 30, 2025
Step 18: Offer of Employment - Monday, February 10, 2025
Step 19: Processing of Candidates Offered Employment - Monday, March 3, 2025, to Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Step 20: Hire Date - Commencement of Training Program/Probationary Period - Monday, March 24, 2025
Please note, failure to complete or pass any step will eliminate an applicant from the current competition.