Town of Midland-Probationary Firefighter

The Town of Midland requires that applicants must successfully complete OFAI's Candidate Testing Services (CTS) (all stages). OFAI does not submit candidate certificates or applications to the Town of Midland. Each candidate is required to submit their application directly to Midland with all the necessary requirements, as per the instructions in their job posting below or as listed on their website at:https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=b3dc7fb4-546d-4c57-a2f4-0ab75313ff85&ccId=19000101_000001&lang= en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter  This recruitment closes March 18, 2022 at 4:00PM. Questions regarding Midland's recruitment process should be directed to Midland.

Town of Midland – Job Posting

Position Title: Probationary Firefighter
Openings: One (1)
Department: Fire Department
Hours: Various Shifts
Local: Midland Professional Fire Fighters Association
Wage Rate: As per Collective Agreement
Closing Date: March 18, 2022 at 4:00pm

The Town of Midland is a dynamic waterfront community of 17,000 located in “the Heart of Georgian Bay.” Ranked as one of the top 100 communities in Canada by Maclean’s magazine in 2021, Midland is a culturally rich town with idyllic surroundings and strong sense of community. As a lower tier municipality within the County of Simcoe, the Town of Midland delivers a full range of municipal services. Midland offers quality affordable living in a desirable part of the province. Work/life balance includes easy access to Georgian Bay along with four season recreational pursuits. The Town of Midland is the hub of North Simcoe, where a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities exist.

A Probationary Firefighter, working under the supervision of Officers, is required to: work as part of a professional team, operate and maintain firefighting apparatus, equipment, and fire stations; combat fires; perform rescue work; administer designated emergency medical procedures/aid; fulfill duties of call-taker/dispatcher as required; inspect properties and equipment for fire hazards; participate in public education programs and continually upgrade skills/knowledge and physical requirements to current standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold current Candidate Testing Services (CTS) certificates for all stages. 
• Hold the following International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certificates
  • IFSAC NFPA 1001, Level I and Level II Firefighter Training
  • IFSAC NFPA 1002, Driver Operator Certification
  • IFSAC NPFA 472, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations; or IFSAC NFPA 1072, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

• Proof of current Standard First Aid, CPR and Defibrillation certification. 
• A valid D license with a Z endorsement with clean driver’s abstract
• Have no criminal record for any offence with occupational relevance, and vulnerable sector screening.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of the following components; application, review current Candidate Testing Services (CTS) Certificates for all stages, interview and background and vulnerable sector check.

A complete job description and recruitment guide is available by contacting the Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief.

The Town of Midland is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the recruiting process. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. The Town of Midland is a scent sensitive environment, and we ask all applicants to refrain from wearing scents should they attend our offices.            

Note: We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

SUMMARY OF FIREFIGHTER DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The Fire Department provides 24 hour a day 7 days a week fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical assist services to the community.  Firefighters are also involved in fire prevention, public fire safety education, fire apparatus and equipment maintenance, and fire station maintenance activities.  Firefighters work shifts which necessitates working nights, through weekends and on holidays.

• Firefighting involves the saving of life and property through the suppression and prevention of fires and by providing emergency and rescue services.
• A firefighter must fully realize and accept the responsibility of being a firefighter and shall perform to the best of their ability the duties assigned
• A firefighter shall remember that he/she is in the eyes of the public while on duty, and shall conduct themselves in a professional, compassionate and sensitive manner at all times.
• A firefighter shall refrain from using offensive statements or language at the emergency scene, in and around the fire stations and when on duty in public.
• A firefighter shall respond promptly and efficiently to alarms, obey the orders of the officer in charge, share in the work that is required at emergency scenes, around the fire stations and when otherwise on duty.
• A firefighter is responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable risk.
• A firefighter’s tasks include routine duties in the maintenance of firefighting equipment and property, carrying out of specific orders and directions as received from a superior officer in the normal course of maintenance duties and firefighting.
  • A firefighter must be committed to continuous training in fire suppression, prevention and emergency aid procedures. 
• Due to reasons of safety, facial hair that may affect the integrity of the face piece seal of self-contained breathing apparatus, i.e. beards and sideburns, is not permitted.

Town of Midland – Job Description

Position Title:          Probationary Firefighter
Department:             Fire Department
Reports to:               Shift Captain

Position Summary      

A Probationary Firefighter, working under the supervision of Officers, is required to: work as part of a professional team, operate and maintain firefighting apparatus, equipment, and fire stations; combat fires; perform rescue work; administer designated emergency medical procedures/aid; fulfill duties of call-taker/dispatcher as required; inspect properties and equipment for fire hazards; participate in public education programs and continually upgrade skills/knowledge and physical requirements to current standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to demonstrate independence of judgement and action in circumstances of extreme emergency where referral to a superior for instruction is not possible.
• As a shift member, assists with maintenance and custodial duties as required at the station.
• As assigned, conducts firefighting/rescue activities at emergency scenes.
• Assists and participates with in-service training as required through the Training Division; with fire-fighting and rescue operations when responding to an emergency; with investigation and determining the cause of fires.
• Assists with maintenance and testing of all vehicles and apparatus assigned to the shift; with salvage operations during and following any emergency; with the cleaning, checking replacement and readying of apparatus and equipment; with the daily operation of station and grounds to ensure proper order and condition.
• Carries out specific orders and directions as received from a superior officer in the normal course of station duties and in firefighting.
• Conduct routine duties in the maintenance of firefighting/rescue equipment and fire department property.
• Conducts and assists with fire department pre-planning as required; with Residential Home Inspections within the municipality as required.
• Ensures compliance with all Health and Safety matters in accordance with the Corporation of the Town of Midland's Health and Safety Manual and the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations; the Occupational Health and Safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Ensures the safe operation of all department equipment, fire station and other properties related to the daily operation of the department.
• Inspects property at the scene of a fire to prevent re-ignition.
• Performs such duties as required to further advance Public Information, Public Safety and Public Relations within the department; various maintenance tasks on apparatus and equipment.
• Reports directly to the shift Captain regarding activities within the department; the Fire Prevention Division on all observed fire/life safety matters.
• Responds with and has full care of firefighting/rescue apparatus to and from the scene of an emergency as both driver and pump operator.
• Responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazard.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma O.S.S.D (Grade 12) or academic equivalent
• Applicants must have successfully completed the Candidate Testing Services (CTS) (all stages). For more information, please visit www.ofai.ca. (All costs associated with the test are the responsibility of the applicant).
• A certificate of achievement for completing a Pump Operators course or an equivalent satisfactory to the Fire Chief.
• Current Standard First Aid with HCP, CPR and AED. Completion of higher level, E.M.S training is an asset.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License minimum class D.Z. Applicants with more than six demerit points are ineligible for consideration.
• Have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted.
• Specialized rescue courses are an asset.
• Ability to work 24-hour shifts, including days/nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Shifts are: 10 hours Days shift or 14 hour Nights shift, or a schedule agreed upon
• Must be fit and able to handle the sustained, intense physical and psychological effort required to perform duties of this position.
• Demonstrate initiative, mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Possess the following International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certificates: (either IFSAC or Proboard is acceptable)
  • IFSAC / Proboard NFPA 1001, Level I and Level II Firefighter Training
  • IFSAC / Proboard NFPA 1002, Driver Operator Certification
  • IFSAC / Proboard NPFA 472, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations; or
  • IFSAC / Proboard NFPA 1072, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
• Agility and strength to do prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
•  Ability to react quickly and remain calm under duress and strain.
• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Modern firefighting techniques and fire prevention methods.
  • Municipal By-laws, Provincial and Federal Acts relative to the supervisory activities of the fire department.
  • Rules and regulations governing the fire department and of operational guidelines of the department.
  • The municipality including its demographics, major industries, elements and hazardous occupancies.
  • Water systems and water mains within the municipality.
• Thorough knowledge of:
  • The operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing, and preventing of fires and rescue activities.
  • First-aid, CPR, and inhalator practices.
  • Vehicle/pump hydraulics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive/confidential or confrontational topics.
• Demonstrated ability to build high levels of credibility within diverse work groups as well as the ability to develop productive partnerships with a range of stakeholders.  

Effort/Physical Demands

• Physical demand requires physical exertion (e.g., lifting and maneuvering firefighting equipment) as well as standing, sitting and walking.
• Mental demands of first responder.
• Visual attention for detail and health and safety while on the job.

Working Conditions

• Rotational shift based on average of 42-hour work week.
• Normal working environment (Fire station) contains the usual risks or discomforts as well as working in hazardous environments such as fire calls, emergency situations and inspections.
• Work in all types of weather, times, and environmental conditions.