Fire Rescue Technician

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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

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.

Work environment

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities?

As a civilian employee, your role will be to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The department fosters a work environment where you will have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress your career, and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established to staff positions at the FR 01 group and level within the Department of National Defence on various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

OC 1: Valid NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I and II certificate from an accredited provider (IFSAC and/or Pro Board) or QL5.

OC 2: First Responder Level III Certificate or equivalent.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

AOC 1: Certified Fire Officer Level One Certificate (NFPA 1021), or QL6A or new CFFA equivalent Sector Commander Course.

AOC 2: Certificate in Incident Command System (ICS 100).

AOC 3: Certified Public Fire Educator Certificate (NFPA 1035).

AOC 4: Certified Fire Service Instructor Level I Certificate (FSI, NFPA 1041).

AOC 5: High Angle Rope Rescue Operations Level Certificate (NFPA 1006).

AOC 6: Certificate in Shipboard Marine firefighting for land based firefighter (NFPA 1005,NFPA 1405)

AOC 7: Certificate in Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)

AOC 8: Possession of a Valid Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level III or Valid Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate.

AEX 1: Experience as a Firefighter in a Career / Volunteer / Paid on Call Fire Department.

AEX 2: Experience in providing Emergency Medical Care as a Fire Department First Responder or as an Ambulance Service Paramedic.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques and equipment related to the firefighting trade as contained in the Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations 6th Edition.

C1: Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented.

C2: Thinking Things Through.

C3: Working Effectively with Others.

C4: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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

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

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Willing and able to work overtime to meet operational requirements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing and able to work in a 911 dispatcher centre.

Must possess and maintain a BC Provincial Driver’s License class 3 with Air endorsement.
*Candidates who are appointed from out of province or territory will have 90 days to switch over their license after moving to BC.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of National Defense driver’s license (DND 404).

Must wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment in compliance with safety regulations or policies.

Must be willing and able to work shift work.

Must be willing and able to work weekends and statutory holidays.

Must successfully complete the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal’s Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation (CFFM’S FPFE).

Must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with Treasury Board Guidelines.

Must be willing and able to participate in DNDs firefighter physical fitness and maintenance program

Must permanently reside within 125km driving distance from the work location

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

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.