Firefighter, 5th Class

**Posting Number**: PB-25-01** **Job Type**:Permanent Full-time, Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association Bargaining Unit** **Location**:Barrie, ON - Onsite** **Posted**:Monday, December 30, 2024** **Application Deadline**:**Friday, January 17, 2025 at 4:30pm** **The Opportunity** Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning. Working within the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Department, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for protecting the lives, well-being and property of the people of Barrie through dedication to life safety, commitment to community service and the preservation of the environment. Located at one of the City’s six fire stations, you will be responsible for responding to fires, fire alarms, technical rescues, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, marine incidents and other emergencies. As a frontline member of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services Department, you will play an integral role delivering fire protection services through public education, fire safety standards and enforcement, and emergency response. **Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job** **Corporate Culture**:Your workplace values align with our corporate values of **_Strive, Share and Care_** and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is _how_ we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of **_Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, _**and **_Service Excellence, _**which define how we work together to succeed. **Minimum Qualifications** - 18 years of age or older - Legally entitled to work in Canada - Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter Level I and II certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board, or equivalent **Conditions of Employment** - Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check - Pre-Placement Medical and Psychological Requirements - Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Testing - Valid Ontario Class "D" Driver's Licence **Knowledge/Skill/Ability**- General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: - Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA); - Ontario Building Code Act (OBCA); - Ontario Fire Code- Skills and knowledge obtained in a field closely related to emergency services, including dispatch services, firefighter, paramedic, police, military, construction, skilled trades, and/or heavy equipment operations would be an asset.- Demonstrated ability to: - maintain a high standard of public relations at all times - perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values - work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome - shift back and forth between multiple activities while maintaining concentration - exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and controversial information - deal with difficult customers; diffuse emotionally charged situations; and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner - exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decision under tight timelines or while managing multiple or conflicting priorities - verbally communicate information and ideas in a manner that can be understood by others - exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for long periods of time - run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment- Intermediate organizational, time management, administrative and written communications skills- Intermediate analytical, problem solving, judgment, customer service, interpersonal, verbal communication, teamwork and leadership skills.- Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) **Other Important Information** **Location**: Located at one of the City’s six fire stations: - Station #1, 155 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario - Station #2, 15 Bell Farm Road, Barrie, Ontario - Station #3, 340 Big Bay Point Road, Barrie, Ontario - Station #4, 250 Ardagh Road, Barrie, Ontario