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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ELLIOT LAKE
ELLIOT LAKE FIRE SERVICE
FULL-TIME PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS (2)
The City of Elliot Lake is looking for new Probationary Firefighters to join the Elliot Lake Fire Service.
Working in an Incident Command System, the Firefighter’s role is to protect life and property through
firefighting, emergency medical and other types of emergency response, often performed under
conditions that require strenuous physical exertion. Firefighters are also expected to provide
excellent customer service while supporting all 3 lines of defense – Public Education, Fire Safety
Standards and Enforcement, and Emergency Response.
ALL APPLICANTS TO THE ELLIOT LAKE FIRE SERVICE MUST:
1. Be legally eligible to work in Canada.
2. Be at least 18 years of age.
3. Be physically fit and mentally able to carry out the duties of a firefighter.
4. Have successfully completed at least four years of secondary education or its equivalent.
5. Be able to meet colour vision and visual field standards.
6. Never have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted.
7. Be prepared to undergo a thorough interview, a firefighter knowledge test and medical preemployment testing as set out by the Elliot Lake Fire Service.
8. Have a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and a good driving record, Class “DZ” preferred.
9. Be qualified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and St. John’s Ambulance First Aid
prior to any offer of employment being made.
10.Pass the York University Occupation Specific Fitness and Selected Health Assessment.
11.Be currently employed as a Volunteer Firefighter or Career Firefighter.
Please note: the costs of ALL required documentation, testing and medicals are solely the
responsibility of the applicant.
The Elliot Lake Fire Service sets high standards for all its members and places emphasis on training,
versatility and teamwork to meet the demands placed on them by the community. We offer a
competitive salary and benefits package, including pension.
Firefighter recruitment processes often attract a high volume of applicants. We regret that the City is
unable to respond to individual inquiries during or after the recruitment process. Please do not call
the City, Human Resources or the Fire department. If you do have an inquiry, please email the Elliot
Lake Human Resources Department at hr@city.elliotlake.on.ca
We thank all applicants who apply, however only those applicants selected to move forward in the
recruitment process will be contacted.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please provide a cover letter, resume and supporting
documentation no later than 4:00pm on April 22, 2024 to:
Email: hr@city.elliotlake.on.ca
Subject Line: Application ELFS
Note: Submissions will only be accepted electronically. The City will not accept applications delivered
in person or by mail.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Please visit our website at www.elliotlake.ca for more information on the City of Elliot Lake.
The Corporation of the City of Elliot Lake is committed to inclusive, accessible, and barrier free employment
practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports diversity. Please let us know if you require an
accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the
authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will only be used during the selection process for the subject posting.
