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Important Notes from Ontario Fire Administration Inc. You must have valid certificates for Stages One, Two, Three and a Swim Test to apply to the City of Barrie. Swim test is limited to the following date: Sunday April 23, 2017 Balmoral Recreation Complex As each seating fills, we will add additional seats. For example, currently we are booking tests at 11:00am. When that time slot fills, we will add an additional seating. We are unable to schedule appointment times. It is first come, first served. The Ontario Fire Administration Inc. does not submit your certificates or application to the City of Barrie. Each candidate is required to submit their application directly to the City of Barrie with all the necessary requirements as per the instructions in their job posting. Their job posting can be found at: http://www.barrie.ca/City%20Hall/Employment/Pages/Detail.aspx?job=767 Questions regarding the City of Barrie's recruitment process should be directed to the City of Barrie . Questions and information regarding the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Program can be found on this website by clicking on the following links: Candidate Information - Stage Testing Process |
Barrie Fire & Emergency Service-Fire Fighters - 5 + Vacancies
Job Number: FF-17-01
Posted: Thursday, April 06, 2017
Hours: 42 hours per week in accordance with the collective agreement
Wage: $68,506 per year ($31.26 per hour)
Closing Date: Thursday, May 04, 2017
Duties:
The City of Barrie is one of Canada’s most vibrant and progressive communities, a mid-size city that blends the vitality of the southern Ontario economy and the lifestyle of the most coveted cottage country in the province. As the largest urban centre in Central Ontario, Barrie is poised for significant growth, with a population of 145,000 today that is anticipated to rise to 253,000 by 2041.
Working within the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services 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 five 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Possess an Ontario High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
- Possess a valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services certificate including Stage One, Two, Three and the Swim Test at the time of application. Certificates must be valid up to the posting deadline, May 4, 2017. Please Note: Candidates may be required to renew their certificates at their own expense as a condition of employment.
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board (must be complete with seals)
- Possess a valid and current (within 3 years) standard first aid certificate and a valid "basic rescuer" CPR certificate (Level C) or better
- Possess a valid Class "D" Ontario Driver’s Licence with "Z" endorsement and clean drivers abstract. Candidates must show proof of licence and abstract at the conditional job offer stage; not to be submitted at time of application. Abstract is to be dated within 30 days of the conditional job offer.
- A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required, at the candidate’s expense, to be submitted at the time of the conditional job offer. Employment offers will only be made if the results of the candidate’s Criminal Record Check performed in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code are satisfactory.
- Possess superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively as a member of an effective and professional team
- A strong desire to serve the community, a solid work ethic, a sense of loyalty and duty, and the ability and willingness to follow instructions promptly and efficiently
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications would be distinct assets:
- University degree in any discipline
- Community College Diploma in any discipline
- Trade Certification in any discipline recognized by the Ontario College of Trades
- EMCA Designation
- Previous experience in emergency services, construction, trades mechanical, large vehicle operation, military (please define if experience is full-time/part-time/seasonal)
- Community Service involvement (please define role and commitment level e.g., yearly, monthly, weekly)
- Computer literacy, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
How to Apply
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services certificates (Stage One, Two, Three and Swim Test)
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II, IFSAC or Pro Board Certificate
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificate
- Proof of Education
- Professional Qualifications (Licences, certificates, etc.)
- Community Involvement
Important Notes:
- Please carefully review the recruitment package before submitting your application. Incorrect or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
- When applying online, you will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received. Please check your junk or spam folder if you do not see this confirmation email in your inbox. The City of Barrie is not responsible for any application that may be delayed or lost electronically. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the City of Barrie receives his/her application within the stipulated deadline.
- Applications and all required documentation will only be accepted online. The City of Barrie will not accept applications delivered in person or by mail.
- Applicants must possess all necessary certifications as outlined in the posting at the time of application. OFAI certificates must be valid up to September 1, 2017.
- Fire Fighter recruitments attract a high volume of applicants. Please do not telephone the HR Department or Fire Department.
- If you require assistance with the application process, please email hrfire.recruit@barrie.ca and we will respond within two (2) business days.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Please submit your resume electronically by quoting file #FF-17-01 Fire Fighters - 5 + Vacancies (MS Word format only; quote file number in subject line), by Thursday, May 04, 2017 to E-mail hrfire.recruit@barrie.ca Human Resources Department, City of Barrie, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5
The Corporation of The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility. Questions regarding collection should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (705) 739-4202.
