Firefighters wanted for 90 day contracts!

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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How does this work?

Step 1: 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: 😊 Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: We will review all of your qualifications and contact applicants with qualifications corresponding to our needs.
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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to find qualified candidates to fulfill firefighting (FR 00 & FR 01) duties at Det Dundurn on a *casual basis.

*Casual employment is a type of contract that does not exceed 90 working days in a calendar year.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

🚒 OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Required for FR 00 & FR 01:
NFPA 1001 Level II.
NFPA 1002
NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Awareness

Required for FR 01:
NFPA 1006 – High Angle Rescue

Note: NFPA qualifications must be IFSAC/Pro-Board accredited.

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

Willing and able to participate in the department’s physical fitness and wellness program.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

🚒 COMPETENCIES

Thinks Things Through
Demonstrates Integrity and Respect
Works Effectively with Others
Demonstrates Initiative and takes action
Communication

**Depending on the position being staffed:
- Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset
- Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

1. EMR or PCP with Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
2. Provincially required licence for operation of a fire service vehicle with air brake endorsement.
3. Must maintain the DND404 licence once obtained.
4. Must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board guidelines.
5. Must successfully complete the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal’s Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation (CFFM’S FPFE).
6. Shift work.
7. Overtime.
8. Must attend applicable trade training courses as selected and scheduled by the employer.
9. All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status.

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

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

2. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

3. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.