Firefighter/EMT

The City of Lethbridge has provided fire and emergency services an integrated system since 1912.

The service is one of the few integrated services in Canada and offers a unique and challenging career for people looking to experience the best of the fire and EMS profession.

Please note that these positions are subject to continued external contract funding.
Minimally, candidates must be registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). As a prerequisite, candidates are to have completed the University of Alberta Fire Fighter Physical.

If shortlisted, the process includes a written aptitude and medical knowledge tests, medical scenario testing, a behavioral descriptive job interview, and psychological evaluation.

Prior to being offered employment, candidates must pass a comprehensive medical. Firefighting training to the NFPA 1001 standard, firefighting experience and experience in an EMS system is an asset. Upon start date, candidates are required to have a minimum of a Province of Alberta class 4 Drivers license.

Within the first 12 months of being hired, candidates are required to obtain your class 3 license and Q endorsement for Air Brakes.

Medical clearance form - Link
# Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application package as one (1) PDF through the City of Lethbridge career website.
Medical clearance form - Link
Fire Administration Office at or .

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application package as advised above online at:

IAFF Local 237

The City recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

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