Career Firefighter

The Opportunity

The City of Grande Prairie is looking for individuals who have exceptional customer service and who want to be part of a team. As a first responder you will respond to fires, dangerous goods incidents, motor vehicle accidents, medical co-response, technical rescue and wildland fires within the City of Grande Prairie. You will be trained on evidence based best practices and the latest equipment the fire service has to offer.

The Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) is a career fire service comprised of a Fire Chief, two (2) Deputy Chiefs, sixty-eight (68) fire suppression personnel, five (5) fire prevention staff, Chief Training Officer, Training Officer, Logistics Officer and thirteen (13) dispatchers. GPFD is a well-equipped, innovative fire service that enjoys positive labour relations and strong support from Senior Administration and City Council.

As you grow within the department as a career Firefighter, you will have opportunity to branch into specialized areas within Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention and Training.

GPFD is currently in a recruitment process to fill upcoming vacancis as Firefighters. The 4 most junior newly hired positions will be flex Firefighter positions as per our Letter of Understanding.

You Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills especially under stressful conditions
• Committed to continued learning & Health and Safety
• Motivated and Innovative
• Quick Learner
• Committed to Physical Fitness

Requirements

• NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications: Level 1 and Level 2
• ACP recognized EMR Progam and/or recognized minimum 80 hour Advanced First Aid Certificate
• Valid Class 3 & 4 Alberta Driver’s License with Air Brakes (Q) Endorsement or Equivalency
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency

Hours

As per the IAFF Local 2770 Collective Agreement, Flex Firefighters are scheduled an average of 42 hours per week. The shift pattern may be altered to meet operational requirements with all attempsts to provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours notice to shift changes.

The 24 hour shift schedule is currently in effect

Salary/Wage

$37.72 as per the Collective Agreement

 

Posting Closing

The posting will close at noon on April 8, 2022

Selection Process

We thank you in advance for your interest. There are several steps within the selection process. Please ensure you follow the instructions carefully when uploading your information.Those selected to continue on within the steps will be contacted by phone or email. You will be required to travel to Grande Prairie for portions of this process.

1.  Submit your application by using the “Apply Now” tab on this web page.

2.  Applications will be reviewed and short-listed

3. Online Aptitude Test – you will be contacted by email if you are successful for this step.

4. Phone Interview

4. Job Specific Fitness Training – task evalution, treadmill test, swimming proficiency test and acrophobia test

5. Interview

6. Station Assessment

7. Medical Assessment

8. Secuity Clearance – criminal record check including vulnerable sector

Note: Once you apply and upload a resume you should receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted for this position. If you receive this email, there is NO further need to contact us regarding this position.

• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive per job posting, we are not able to answer job specific questions before the interview stage. If you are successful in getting to the job interview stage, we will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have at that time. You will be contacted by email if you are not successful for the position.

At the City of Grande Prairie, we recognize and value that people have lives outside of work. We offer flexibility with scheduling, have higher than minimum vacation entitlements and comprehensive benefits that not only cover you when you’re sick but encourage you to be well. We have wellness events, social activities, community fundraising activities and a supportive work environment where you can grow your career.

 

The City of Grande Prairie is proud to be an Employer of Choice!