2024 Probationary Firefighters

**Experience it - Ajax**:
The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.

***Probationary Firefighters**:
Ajax Fire & Emergency Services is seeking highly motivated community-minded leaders who are committed to public service, that exemplify professionalism, compassion, teamwork and respect.

In this position, you will respond to: fire emergencies to perform rescues, protect property and the environment, medical emergencies to provide emergency patient care and assistance, motor vehicle emergencies to provide scene, vehicle and patient stabilization, and other specialized emergencies and calls for public assistance. You will assist with public education, participate in training and maintain fire apparatus, equipment, and fire stations.

***Minimum Qualifications**:

- Must have completed as a minimum grade 12 or equivalent;
- Successful completion of NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications Levels 1 and 2 (IFSAC and or Pro Board certified);
- Up-to-date certification in both Standard First Aid/CPR and BLS (within 12 months prior to the closing date of December 26th, 2024);
- Current and unrestricted Ontario driver’s licence - minimum Class DZ - (you will be required to provide proof of your valid DZ licence and a satisfactory driver’s abstract upon an offer of employment being made to you by the Town);
- Ability to speak, read and write English fluently and communicate clearly and precisely under demanding conditions;
- Ability to handle periods of intense and sustained physical, mental and emotional stress;
- Ability to work well as part of a team and have strong interpersonal and customer service skills;
- Must be able and required to work 24 hour shifts, including weekends and holidays;
- Ability to provide a current vulnerable sector check that is satisfactory to the Town of Ajax (upon being hired, this must be received prior to start date);
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.

**Additional Assets**:

- Demonstrated work experience as an active firefighter with a municipal, military, federal and/or industrial fire service;
- Demonstrated computer skills;
- Fluency in a second language or sign language.

**Selection Process**:

- You are responsible for all additional costs (i.e. certificates, travel, testing, criminal record/vulnerable sector check) throughout the recruitment process.
- The Town is unable to respond to individual inquiries during the recruitment process and or provide individual feedback.

**Deadline to apply**:
**Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on December 26, 2024.**

**Equal Opportunity Employer**: