The City of Kitchener requires successful completion of all three stages of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Service prior to June 3rd, 2022. OFAI does not submit candidate certificates or applications to the City of Kitchener. Each candidate is required to submit their application directly to Kitchener with all the necessary requirements, as per the instructions in the job posting below or as listed on their website at:https://www.kitchener.ca/en/jobs-and-volunteering/job-opportunities.aspx?p=job%2FopUGjfw2 This recruitment closes May 25, 2022. Questions regarding Kitchener's recruitment process should be directed to the City of Kitchener. |
Probationary Firefighter |
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Competition Number |
2-KPFFA |
Job Code |
6110 |
Posting Date |
May 13, 2022 |
Closing Date |
May 25, 2022 |
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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We are committed to diversity and inclusion and thank all applicants in advance. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials": "The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity. The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be: 1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications. 2. within the same Division in the case of students." |
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Department |
Community Services |
Division |
Fire |
Union Affiliation |
KPFFA |
Number of Positions |
TBD |
Compensation |
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Starting Salary |
$58,745 (2022 rate) |