North Bay, ON Recruiting Firefighters Closes Feb.23/25

Job Posting ID 25E-05

Just north enough to be perfect, North Bay is a diverse community that offers a blend of
opportunity and easy living. Servicing a regional catchment area of 112,000 people, this
progressive city of 51,553 residents is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake and is
conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centers such as Toronto
and Ottawa. Join our team and create your future with the Corporation of the City of North
Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced.

North Bay’s Fire and Emergency Service is accepting applications for full-time,
permanent Probationary Firefighters, working in the Suppression Division. Our
employees work to protect the lives, property, and environment of the City of North Bay from
the adverse effects of emergency incidents. North Bay Fire and Emergency Services
incorporates the values of service excellence, safety, integrity, professionalism,
communication, teamwork, and respect. In order to provide the best service to the public, we
are committed to the training, education and the well-being of each and every member of our
team.

Firefighting is a demanding and respected profession that offers an opportunity to provide
valued services to the public. We are seeking individuals who embrace the delivery model for
fire protection that is based on the three lines of defense against fire:

1. Public Fire Safety Education
2. Fire Safety Standards and Enforcement
3. Emergency Response

Firefighters are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, credibility,
problem solving, be able to work as part of a dynamic team and possess excellent
interpersonal and organizational skills.

If you are committed to serving your community and helping people, are willing to
continuously train and learn, and work well in a team environment, you may be an ideal
candidate for a career with North Bay Fire and Emergency Services.

You must be physically fit and psychologically prepared to handle the sustained, intense,
physical, and mental demands often required to perform the duties of a firefighter in our
service.

Duties and Responsibilities (General):

Following the chain of command, the firefighter reports to and is under the general direction
and direct supervision of a Fire Captain.
The General Duties and Responsibilities for the position of Firefighter include but are not
limited to the following:
• Perform public education and public relations
• Participate in fire safety inspections
• Develop pre-incident plans
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development
• Perform firefighter safety practices
• Perform fire ground operations
• Perform rescue operations, including technical rescue
• Perform hazardous materials and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
operations
• Provide emergency patient care
• Operate and maintains fire apparatus
• Maintain fire equipment
• Perform communication and administrative duties
• Other Duties and Responsibilities as may be assigned

Essential Qualifications:

• University degree, Community College Diploma or Trade Certification in any
discipline recognized by the Ontario College of Trades
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II certified from an accredited program from a
recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Services Accreditation
Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board (must be complete with seals) valid at the time of
application
• Successful Completion of the following stages of the Ontario Fire Administration
Inc. Candidate Testing Services program (OFAI CTS) and be prepared to
submit all related certificates which must be valid through the recruitment process:
o Stage One – Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test
o Stage Two – Hearing Assessment
o Stage Two – Vision Assessment
o Stage Two – Encapsulated Treadmill Test
o Stage Three – Firefighter Physical Aptitude Job-Related Tests (FPAT)
o Stage Three – Firefighter Technical Skills Assessment
o Valid Swim Test Certificate
• Valid Standard First Aid and “Basic Rescuer” CPR (Level C)
• Valid Class “D” Ontario Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement
• Must be able to work a 24-hour shift schedule that involves working weekends and
holidays, averaging 42 hours per week
• Be available to respond and report to the fire station in an emergency situation
within 30 minutes when off duty
• Willingness and ability to work in extremely adverse and dangerous situations and
under stressful conditions
• Initiative
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks/demands, as appropriate
• Must be familiar with the legislation/regulations that apply to this position
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal/Interaction skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and positively interact within a diverse work
environment
• Commitment to personal and professional development and in continuing training
and education through ongoing learning
Preferred Qualifications:
We actively seek candidates who possess skills, certifications and education that are over and
above our minimum requirements:
• Character reference letters (maximum of two) at time of application, is optional
but considered an asset.
• A-EMCA Designation
• Other advanced emergency medical training
• Additional NFPA Courses and/or certifications related to the position of Firefighter
• Advanced hazardous materials training
• Mechanical aptitude
• Previous experience in emergency services, construction, trades, mechanical, large
vehicle operation, military etc. (please define if experience is full-time or parttime/seasonal)
• Community service involvement (please define role and commitment level e.g.,
yearly, monthly, weekly)
• Computer literacy, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Coaching/Teaching/Counselling/Recreation Leadership

Application Process:

To begin the recruitment process, you should familiarize yourself with the eligibility
requirements of this opportunity. Please carefully review the recruitment package before
submitting your application. Incorrect or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Submissions must follow the format referenced in the posting. Applicants must possess all
necessary certifications outlined in this posting at the time of application. Applicants who are
in the process of obtaining required certifications will not be considered.
To apply and proceed through the recruitment and selection process candidates must have
and maintain an active email address. It is the candidates’ responsibility to provide and
maintain current contact information including telephone number.

For ease of review, applicants must submit applications as follows in three separate
documents:

1. Completed Profile Summary (saved as a PDF).
2. Cover Letter and Resume (saved in one PDF document), resume must be
formatted in the following order:
• Work Experience
• Formal Education
• Professional Qualifications (list only of valid licenses, certifications, etc.)
• Description of Community Involvement
3. Supporting Documents (saved in one PDF document) including:
• NFPA Certificates
• OFAI Certificates
• Medical Training Certificates
• Proof of Education
• Character reference letters (maximum of 2) (optional)

Please submit your application documents no later than Sunday, February 23, 2025, at
11:59 p.m. to via email to: staffing@northbay.ca Please quote Posting ID 25E-05 in the
Subject Line of your email.

Applications will only be accepted via email. The City of North Bay will not accept
applications delivered in person or by mail. By submitting your application, you are
authorizing the City of North Bay to contact the OFAI to verify your qualifications.
You will receive an automated reply confirming that your application has been received by the
City. Please check your junk or spam folder if you do not see this confirmation email in your
inbox. The City of North Bay is not responsible for any application that may be delayed or lost
electronically. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the City of North Bay receives
his/her application within the stipulated deadline.
Application Screening:
Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources and the Selection Committee. Candidates
being considered be contacted by telephone to participate in a pre-screen interview by a
member of the Human Resources Department.
Interviews will be held in person when possible. The selection committee will consist of Fire
and Emergency Services Management, Human Resources Officer, and other City of North Bay
personnel. A second round of interviews may be scheduled at the discretion of the selection
committee.
Selected candidates will be required to participate in a psychological suitability and resiliency
assessment at the employer’s expense.
Candidates will be required to provide authorization for the City to contact and conduct a
formal reference check with three recent supervisory references.
Job Offer:
A conditional offer of employment will be made to the successful candidate(s). Offers of
employment are conditional upon:
• Proof of a valid Ontario D Class License with Z Endorsement, and a drivers abstract
that is acceptable to the City.
• Vulnerable Sector Check at candidates own expense. The document must be
obtained from the Police Service where the candidate resides and dated no earlier
than three months from the conditional offer of employment.
• Successful completion of a twelve-month probationary period.
Firefighter recruitment attracts a high volume of applicants. Only those candidates
selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted, we kindly
request that you do not contact the Human Resources Department or Fire Services
directly.
Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.
Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. We encourage
applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer