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Important Notes from Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI)
You must have valid certificates for Stages One, Two, Three and a Swim Test to apply to the City of Markham. Swim tests are limited to the following date: Monday February 26, 2018 at 1:00PM at Balmoral Recreation Centre Sunday March 4, 2018 at 5:30PM at Balmoral Recreation Centre As each seating fills, we will add additional seats. For example, we are currently booking tests at 1:00PM and 5:30PM. When these time slots are full, we will add additional seats. We are unable to schedule appointment times. It is first come, first served.
OFAI does not submit candidate certificates or applications to the City of Markham. Each candidate is required to submit their application directly to the City of Markham with all the necessary requirements, as per the instructions in their job posting. The job posting can be found at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=markham&jobId=231307&lang=en_CA&source=CC3
The posting closes March 5, 2018. Questions regarding the City of Markham's recruitment process should be directed to Markham.
Information about OFAI's Candidate Testing Program can be found by clicking on the following links:
To access our Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.ofai.ca/faq.
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Markham Fire and Emergency Services is a community organization currently operating 11 front run apparatus from nine fire stations. The organization employs about 280 women and men who work in the divisions of Fire Prevention/Public Education, Communications, Training, Mechanical, Suppression and Administration.
We are currently accepting applications for the Probationary Firefighter position in the Markham Fire and Emergency Services Department, Community & Fire Services Commission. Please apply on-line by submitting your resume, cover letter, certifications, licenses and other relevant documentation by March 5th, 2018.
Please note that only applications received online prior to the deadline will be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service certificates for Stage One, Two and Three and Swim Test. Certificates must be valid throughout the duration of the entire recruitment process. Please visit www.ofai.ca for more information.
- Be 18 years of age or older and legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Be able to work a shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Be able to understand and communicate clearly in English, both oral and written.
- Possess a valid Class “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License with a satisfactory driver’s abstract dated no more than three months prior to the application date which must be maintained throughout the recruitment process. The driver’s abstract should reflect no demerit points and no more than two infractions (maximum of one moving and one non-moving conviction).
- Have a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or academic equivalent.
- Be able to physically and mentally perform the duties of a firefighter, having regard for one’s own safety and the safety of members of the public.
- Have prescribed 20/30 uncorrected vision in each eye without corrective lenses and with normal colour vision.
- Have prescribed normal unaided hearing.
- Have Standard First Aid and CPR level HCP (Health Care Providers) valid for six months after start date of employment.
- Be criminal record free unless a pardon has been granted under the Criminal Records Act (Canada) with Vulnerable Sector Screening, and has not been revoked.
- Have a current immunization record for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Polio, Diptheria, Hepatitis B and Tetanus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Firefighter Pre-Service Education & Training Program or NFPA Firefighter Certification (NFPA 1001 including Fire Fighter I & II)
- Previous experience in Fire suppression, construction, trades, mechanical, emergency services (e.g. Paramedic), Military/Coast Guard, fire prevention, large vehicle operation, and/or operating heavy equipment
- Community College diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technician/Technology Program
- Coaching/Teaching/Counselling/Recreation Leadership
- Fluency in a second language or sign language
- Trades Qualification(s)
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) Training
- Occupational Health and Safety Training
- Climbing Skills - Mountain/Rope
- Medical, Ski Patrol or Other Professional Emergency Service Certification
- Volunteer and/or community involvement
- Confined Space Training
For detailed information on the recruitment process as well as Firefighter position requirements and functions, please visit the Markham Fire and Emergency Services recruitment site:
http://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/Markham/Residents/FireAndEmergencyServices/Recruitment/.
The City of Markham is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all those applicants who have applied however only those applications selected for an interview will be contacted.
