Firefighter

Temporary Full Time

 

An opportunity exists for a temporary fulltime Firefighter to join the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service until December 31, 2022.

 

Under the direction of the Captain, the Firefighter is responsible for carrying out activities associated with the department and, ensuring safe, effective and efficient firefighting and rescue techniques and procedures are followed leading to a safe conclusion.

 

GENERAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION:

• Under the Direction of the Captain (Fulltime), assist with day-to-day operations of the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service.

• Provide fire services and emergency scene evaluation, tactics to be employed, employing resources to effectively and efficiently bring the situation to a safe conclusion; provide timely assistance and /or guidance in response to varied customer concerns.
• Upon designation, direct/supervise personnel, apparatus, equipment and property of the Department at emergency scenes, ensuring strict compliance with standard operating guidelines of the department under the direct supervision and direction of the Truck/Company Officer, Sector Officer.
• Post-incident general upkeep and orderliness of the fire station and the maintenance and operation of all emergency equipment and apparatus.
• Work collaboratively with other municipal staff and in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 and the Town of Slave Lake, building partnerships with these municipal partners and provincial agencies to advance the interests of effective fire and rescue services for the area.
• Promote fire prevention throughout the region through inspections, public appearances and public education programs.
• Assist in the general upkeep and orderliness of each fire station and the maintenance and operation of all emergency equipment and apparatus.
• Consult with supervisors regarding approval of fire service policy/direction/priorities and interpretation of Town of Slave Lake and MD of Lesser Slave River policies/procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required or as responsibilities necessitate.
• Health and Safety: Must adhere to all safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Town Policies and Procedures and WHMIS Guidelines. For specific responsibilities of this position, refer to the Town’s Health and Safety Policy, Section 2 – Responsibilities for CAO, Directors, Supervisors and Workers.
• Utilize Preventative measures to reduce wildfire threat to Albertans and their communities by supporting and working on the 7 disciplines of FireSmart, including surgical vegetation management work and hazard reduction burning. The remainder may include project work, proficiency training, or deployment to other regions while waiting for fire action.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• The work schedule will consist of days and hours according to the requirements of the department.
• Nights or weekend work may be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Possess a high moral and ethical character.
• Possess a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability  to  support,  collaborate  and  develop  mutually  beneficial  partnerships  with  others  in  and  outside  the organization in accordance with the Town and MD’s mission and values.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team player sharing expertise and knowledge, and action in the support and assistance of Council, the management team and staff.
• Continuously update personal knowledge, skills, expertise and, development in fire and emergency services domains through professional development.
• Possess effective inter-personal skills in dealing with taxpayers, other external customers, Elected Officials and, staff; strive to develop and hone these skills.
• Possess good planning and organizational skills, demonstrating initiative and innovation.
• Good written/verbal communications and public relations skills.

• Within the overall vision and values or organization, a pragmatic decision maker able to recognize changing priorities and approaches, showing common sense and sound judgement abilities.

• Depending on the subject of the decision, effects on service to the public, volunteers, Town and MD staff, policies, and procedures, liability, and administrative and/or political ramifications, etc.
• Split second strategic or tactical decisions made in emergencies that are positively or negatively impacted: life safety, degree of victim trauma, extent of property damage, business revenue and wage loss, liability, insurance premiums, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade Twelve (12) or equivalent
• NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 Firefighter
• NFPA 1072 Operations
• 80-hour medical course (EMR, AFA, MFR)
• Must hold an Alberta Class 5 driver’s license, or equivalent with Q endorsement and provide a drivers abstract
• ICS 100

 

ASSETS:

• NFPA 1002 driver/aerial operator/ pump operator
• Alberta Class 3 & 4 driver’s license, or equivalent
• S115/S215 (Wildland Urban Interface Basic/Or Advanced)
• NFPA 1006 in area of these areas, Water/Rope/Confined Space Technician
• NFPA 1072 Technician
• Primary Care Paramedic (ACP registered)
• NFPA 1041 level 1
• ICS 200

 

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday June 22^nd, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

 

Send your cover letter and resume to:

Town of Slave Lake, Human Resources Department,

10 Main Street SW, P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0

E-mail: hr@slavelake.ca (Please state the position in your subject heading)

 

The Town of Slave Lake thanks all applicants in advance, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.