Part-time Firefighters

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture._

Grow your professional firefighting career and life at the same time, in a community you can afford. Join the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service as a Part-Time Firefighter.

We support our people and want everyone to succeed. When you join our professional fire service you get access to ongoing training, mental health supports, and personal and professional advancement opportunities - all in one of the most economically vibrant and picturesque regions of Alberta, Canada.

The job title says "part-time" but most County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service Part-Time (CGPRFS) members can work close to full-time hours if they want. You can also work part-time hours and pursue other employment in the area. It's the perfect way to gain diverse municipal firefighting experience to build your career AND explore life in our remarkable location.

The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service is looking for talented and motivated individuals with a high level of integrity and a desire to serve our community.

Our part-time firefighters work alongside career firefighters and may also respond independently to simultaneous calls for service. In our diverse service, part-time firefighters respond to fires, rescues, medical aid, hazardous materials, and a host of other calls to aid the public at over 2,000 calls for service annually. Apart from daily shifts and emergency operations, our part-time firefighters also contribute countless hours of volunteer time in support of community activities.

**What We Offer**: Your start to a rewarding career as a professional firefighter, working part-time with a great team. Additional benefits: mental health supports, paid sick leave, WCB coverage, life insurance coverage, continued education, training, and hands on experience.

**What We Expect**: Positive, team-oriented attitude and an aptitude for physically demanding but rewarding work.

For new part-time recruits, (2 x 40 hour weeks completed Monday - Friday) for mandatory recruit training. For new part-time recruits, (7 x 12 hour) days mandatory recruit training.

Our part-time firefighters are trained to internationally recognized standards. The requirement to work independently means that our part-time firefighters are well-trained to perform their duties.
- At least 18 years of age
- Have a current, Class 3 Alberta Driver's License with airbrake endorsement and a history of safe driving
- Possess a Grade 12 education
- Pass RCMP Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
- NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 certification (IFSAC and/or ProBoard)
- NFPA 472 / 1072 Awareness and Operations certification (IFSAC and/or ProBoard)
- Incident Command System 100 Certificate
- Pass a medical assessment with a County Regional Fire Service approved physician
- Undergo a psychological assessment with a County Regional Fire Service approved psychologist

**PDT Equivalencies**

During training, the pay is $25.46 per hour. Once passing the recruit period and becoming part of the union, compensation for part time firefighters is $34.20 per hour plus 6% vacation pay and a $1.25 shift differential for every hour worked on a 14 hour night shift. Part time firefighters are also eligible for a pro-rated health and wellness benefit in accordance with our collective agreement.