Fire Rescue Technician (Apprentice)

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with different language requirements and tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

• A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Candidates must possess one of the following:

• Currently employed as a professional or volunteer firefighter with NFPA 1001 – Firefighter I and II (or Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) – Intervention en sécurité incendie).
OR
• Within the last five (5) years obtained NFPA 1001 – Firefighter I and II (or Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) – Intervention en sécurité incendie).

In addition to the above, candidates must also possess:

• NFPA 472 – Hazardous Materials (Awareness and Operations)
• Valid Standard First Aid (or higher) certification
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Level C (or higher) certification
• Valid Class 5E driver’s licence issued by the Province of New Brunswick or the equivalent in another province
(As per the conditions of employment, please note that a valid Class 3E driver’s licence will be required prior to appointment.)

Note: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) qualifications must be accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (--B/--B)

Note: Other possible language requirements and profiles may be established as positions become available.

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITY:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks related to the position.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• NFPA 1003 – Airport Firefighter
• NFPA 472 – Hazardous Materials (Technician)
• NFPA 1002 – Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (Fire Pump)
• NFPA 1041 – Fire Service Instructor
• NFPA 1035 – Fire and Life Safety Educator
• NFPA 1006 – Confined Space Rescue
• NFPA 1006 – High Angle Rescue
• Valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification
• Valid First Responder certification

Note: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) qualifications must be accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in working as a full-time firefighter with a fire department.
• Experience in working as a volunteer firefighter with a fire department.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work shift work.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime (including weekends and statutory holidays).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possess and maintain a valid Class 3E driver’s licence issued by the Province of New Brunswick or the equivalent in another province.
• Must provide a driver’s abstract dated no later than 60 days before the date of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driver’s licence for emergency vehicles with airbrake endorsement.
• Possess and maintain a valid Standard First Aid (or higher) certification.
• Possess and maintain a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Level C (or higher) certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• Must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board guidelines.
• Must successfully complete the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation (CFFM’s FPFE).
• Must participate in the DND Firefighter Physical Fitness Maintenance Program (FF PFMP).
• Must permanently reside or be willing to relocate within 75 kilometres of 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, New Brunswick.
• Must be willing and able to work shift work.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime (including weekends and statutory holidays).
• Must attend and successfully complete applicable trade training courses as selected and scheduled by the employer.
• Must wear the DND Fire Service uniform, as required.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Prior to the closing date of the job advertisement, candidates must submit proof of their occupational certifications to the email address provided below. Failure to submit these certifications may result in the rejection of your application.

Occupational certifications must be valid at the time the job advertisement closes.

Candidates will be responsible for any and all travel costs, as well as medical and physical assessment expenses, associated with and throughout this process.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Candidates must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Applicants must apply on-line. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.