Part-time Firefighter Eligibility Program

**Probationary Firefighter**

Community and Development Services

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Fire Services Captains, the Probationary Firefighter works as part of a team to provide limited or restricted duties related to emergency response, public education, equipment checks and associated maintenance while maintaining skills, knowledge and certification competencies through department training programs.

**Key Responsibilities**:
In addition to adhering to the requirements of Article 22 of the Collective Agreement, a Probationary Firefighter shall also:

- Participate in regularly scheduled in-person and on-line training sessions.
- Perform firefighting duties according to applicable legislation, standards, and Fire Services Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lay, connect and carry fire hose, hold nozzles, direct high-pressure water streams, and work from varying heights of ladders and roofs.
- Operate all equipment normally associated with efficient operations to control and extinguish fires.
- Wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing in noxious and smoke-filled atmospheres in a supervised environment.
- Ventilate buildings or areas to release heat, smoke or fumes.
- Carry out salvage operations to minimize property damage.
- Perform overhaul operations to ensure the fire has been completely extinguished.
- Perform various inspection and maintenance duties to apparatus, equipment and other department property completing associated documentation, as assigned.
- Participate in public relations and fire prevention projects, such as tours, parades and demonstrations as required.
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Municipality of Leamington Health and Safety Program.
- Assist with various special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills**:

- Must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have or working towards successfully completing the NFPA 1001 Firefighters 1, 2 and NFPA 1072/472 Certification. Certification must be completed within two (2) years of hire.
- Must be certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.
- Must maintain residency within four (4) km and be employed within six (6) km and receive employer's permission to respond to emergencies.
- Must maintain satisfactory performance evaluations at 6 months and one year from hire over the probationary period.
- A valid Ontario Class ‘DZ’ Driver's Licence is an asset
- Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate is an asset.
- Previous firefighting experience.

**Core Competencies**:

- Customer Service
- Effective Communication
- High Standard of Professionalism
- Technical Knowledge
- Reliability
- Handling Unexpected Situations
- Work Independently
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
- Work in a team environment
- Problem Solving
- Emergency Response
- Work in stressful situations

**Hours of Work**:
Seven (7) Twenty-Four (24) hour days on call during duty weeks

**Employee Group**:
Part-Time, Union - Leamington Firefighters' Association

**Salary Range**:
**Non-Certified**:Probationary Firefighter wage of the Schedule ‘A’ Wages of the Leamington Firefighters’ Association Collective Agreement
- Annual Salary: $13,374.98
- Standby Pay: $3,276 per year

**Certified**: Class 4 Firefighter wage of the Schedule ‘A’ Wages of the Leamington Firefighters’ Association Collective Agreement
- Annual Salary: $16,343.70
- Standby Pay: $3,276 per year

**Closing Date**:
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM, Sunday, March 9th, 2025.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Part-time

Schedule:

- On call

Work Location: In person