The City of Kitchener requires valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Service (CTS) certificates for Stage One, Stage Two, and Stage Three. Candidates shall be required to successfully complete all three stages of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Service prior to October 10, 2021. OFAI does not submit candidate certificates or applications to the City of Kitchener. Each candidate is required to submit their application directly to the City of Kitchener with all the necessary requirements, as per the instructions in their job posting below or as listed on their website at: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/jobs-and-volunteering/job-opportunities.aspx?p=job%2FonQ0gfwd This recruitment closes Wednesday October 6, 2021. Questions regarding the City of Kitchener's recruitment process should be directed to Kitchener. |
Probationary Firefighter |
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Competition Number |
2-KPFFA |
Job Code |
6110 |
Posting Date |
September 22, 2021 |
Closing Date |
October 6, 2021 |
Job Status |
Permanent Full-Time |
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Mandatory Application Format: 1. You must apply online 2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed three (3) pages 3. To avoid disqualification, your resume must be in the following format and order:
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Position Overview: If you are compassionate, customer-focused and motivated towards a challenging and rewarding career making a difference in our community, then this may be the opportunity for you. A career in firefighting is a demanding and respected profession that offers an opportunity to provide valued services to the public. The City of Kitchener’s Fire Department is currently accepting resumes to establish a pool of qualified candidates for all vacancies for the position of Probationary Firefighter. Kitchener Firefighters pride themselves in serving our community. They provide essential services through education, prevention and suppression. |
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Requirements:
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
Please Note:
In accordance with the City of Kitchener’s Mandatory Verification of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, new City of Kitchener employees (or employees rehired after a break in service of more than 3 months) are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire, subject to accommodations required in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. |
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To apply go to https://www.kitchener.ca/en/jobs-and-volunteering/job-opportunities.aspx |
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Compensation |
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Starting Salary |
$58,745 (2022 rate) |