Firefighter

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.
The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.
We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Considering a career as a firefighter?

Please note, this is a temporary full time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Although exciting, this is also a dangerous job. You may be exposed to many hazardous conditions, loud noises, and contaminants, and have to work in extreme temperatures.
- You need to be prepared to travel (if required) to complete various testing events. It is not always possible to participate in multiple tests in one trip.
- A commitment to maintaining a daily fitness regime and monitoring your personal wellness is essential to ensuring personal safety and longevity. Make sure you have the strength, stamina and cardiovascular conditioning required to take on the physical challenges of this career.
- Ethical behaviour and accountability must be part of your nature. Taking responsibility for and ownership of your actions is vital to success in the hiring process.
- An ability to carry out orders at emergencies, combined with the capacity to assess and act on own initiative and/or work effectively as part of a team.
- Job fit is one of many critical factors considered in our decision making processes. Successful completion of all steps in the process does not ensure a job offer.
- You must be able to follow and act on complex oral and written instructions; you will be evaluated on these skills throughout our assessments.
- Your demeanor and input throughout the selection process are taken into consideration as part of the final hiring decision.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- NFPA 1001 - Level I & II certification
- Emergency medical/fire response work experience
- Current ITLS certification.
- Current PALS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Successful applicants that have their PCP and NFPA 1001 may be given training to become a certified Advanced Care Paramedic.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Hold a valid Class 4 drivers license. A valid Class 3 drivers license and Air Brake (Q) endorsement must be completed by start date and is a condition of employment. This will be provided in the form of a driver's abstract demonstrating a satisfactory driving record with six demerits or fewer.
- Have the ability to successfully obtain, and maintain, a vulnerable sector police information check (required upon offer and is a condition of employment).
- Ability to pass physical and medical standards, including eyesight and audible, as outlined in the NFPA standard.

NEXT STEPS

The following steps will need to be completed (they may not occur in this order).

Panel Interview - Behavioural based interviews. Interviewees should be prepared to answer questions the following way - Situation/Task (what was the circumstance or what needed to be done); Action (what did you do?); Result (what happened or what feedback did you receive?).

NOTES

WHY WORK FOR US?
- Wellness Initiatives
- Positive Work Atmosphere
- Volunteer Opportunities

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Community and Protective Services - Protective Services - Fire Services

Opening Date

Apr 22, 2024

Closing Date

May 06, 2024 11:59 PM

Starting Date

May 20, 2024