Firefighter

**Description**

Duties include providing protection against fires, controlling, and extinguishing fires, protecting lives and property, and maintaining related equipment. The incumbent is responsible for hazardous material control, emergency medical assistance, and assistance at accident scenes.

**Position Summary**

Are employed as full time Firefighters to the permanent establishment of the Fredericton Fire Department suppression unit.

Employees shall work a forty-two (42) hour week, on a four (4) Platoon system, with 24 hours on duty, followed by 72 hours off duty.

Compensation package will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

**Recruitment Process**

Applicants must be prepared to potentially make multiple trips to Fredericton over a short time period. The associated transportation costs and written test fee will be the responsibility of the applicant.

The recruitment process includes:

- Written aptitude testing
- Panel interview
- Physical testing
- Suitability interview

**Written testing - Applicants will be notified**

**Education and Experience**

Graduation from a recognized Fire Training Institution. Career firefighters with equivalent certifications (IFSAC and PROBOARD FF Level 1 & 2) may be given consideration. The incumbent must meet departmental medical and physical standards and obtain security clearance.

**Knowledge and Desired Skills**
- The incumbent must possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and follow verbal and written instructions.
- To meet the physical and mental demands associated with firefighting.
- To work under various arduous conditions as part of an active firefighting and rescue team.
- Ability to communicate in both official languages is considered an asset.

**The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.**

**Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.**

**THE FOLLOWING MUST BE INCLUDED AS ONE COMPLETE DOCUMENT FOR CONSIDERATION**:
**1. Proof of graduation from Fire Training Institution or as a Career firefighter with equivalent certifications (IFSAC and PROBOARD FF Level 1 & 2)**

**2. Resume - maximum 4 pages**

**a. Current Contact Information**

**b. Complete Employment History**

**c. Education and Qualifications**

**d. Specialized Training**

**e. 2 Professional References**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $63,195.60 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Ability to Commute:

- Fredericton, NB E3B 1B5 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Fredericton, NB E3B 1B5: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22