Fort Saskatchewan, AB Firefighter Recruitment Closes March 24/25

Position Summary

Reporting to the Platoon Chief, the Firefighter is a first responder who routinely responds to and works at incidents such as, but not limited to, fires, medical incidents, motor vehicle collisions, alarm calls, hazardous materials spills or leaks, water incidents, technical rescues, and rail incidents. A Firefighter is assigned to a Platoon and is responsible for the professional delivery of services and duties.

The Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department is housed with the Ambulance Service in a modern facility with excellent equipment and apparatus. The Department is a vital component of the Protective Services Section of the City, together with our mutual aid partners contributes to the safety and quality of life in our community. The Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department is a proud member of the Northeast Region Community Awareness Emergency Response (N.R. CAER) Organization.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan Firefighters will respond to fire and emergency calls and participate in educating the community in various aspects of emergency safety. The Firefighter is responsible for completing duties as assigned to support the implementation of effective, efficient, and ethical departmental procedures, and to meet the customer service goals and objectives of the Fire Department.

Responsibilities

of this position include:

• Fire Response
• Vehicle Extrication
• Public Hazard assistance
• Medical First Response as required

Assist with as required:
• Fire Inspections / Preplanning
• Public Relations and Fire Safety Education
• Station and equipment checks

Qualifications

A valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required, Q endorsement would be an asset. The successful candidate will be in good physical condition and able to meet the physical and medical requirements of the position. Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age; have a High School Diploma, previous firefighting experience, and must have the following qualifications:

• NFPA 1001 – Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, Level I
• NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, Level 2
• NFPA 1072 – Hazmat Awareness & Operations
• Standard First Aid, CPR level C – AED certifications
• ICS 100

Assets include:
• ICS 200
• NFPA 1002 – Pumping Operations
• NFPA 1002 – Driving & Maintenance
• NFPA 1002 – Aerial Operator
• Class 3.4 Driver’s License and Q endorsement
• MFR or Advanced First Aid
• Safety Codes

The successful candidate will be able to pass the following recruitment process:

1. Written Aptitude Test
2. Interview
3. Medical Assessment
4. Physical Assessment

Candidates will be contacted regarding next steps as they progress through the competition.

Hours of Work: Rotating Day (10-hour shifts) and Night (14-hour shifts) Schedule

Duration: Immediately – April 17, 2026

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 – 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.