CAREER FIREFIGHTER
Full-time Regular – IAFF union positions
7 day a week, 56 day work cycle
Closing date: Sunday, January 8, 2023
An exciting opportunity to join the City of Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue Service
These exciting positions offer the opportunity to contribute in a very direct and personal way to the fire department and the greater community. As members in the department, you will be expected to exemplify the core values and professional behaviors expected of our staff and will be a skilled firefighter, exceptional teammate, engaging communicator and outstanding ambassador for the City.
Successful candidates will be required to perform a variety of job functions including; fire suppression activities, assisting at medical incidents, mechanical and protective equipment maintenance, fire inspections, fire prevention education, community initiatives and other related duties as required.
Special Requirements:
All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and eligible to legally work in Canada.
These positions will require the candidates to reside within the IAFF Local 4810 living boundaries (Living boundaries for firefighters are within Pitt Meadows or in Maple Ridge east to 256th Street).
| Application Package:
Submit a detailed resume, including copies of all supporting documents, accompanied by a cover letter detailing how you meet our expectations. Application must include applicable certificates, a current (5 year) Drivers Abstract as well as a current Candidate Physical Ability – CPAT or UVic Fire-Fit certificate. Please note: All documents, including resume and all supporting documents, must be attached as a single document. CPAT or Fire-Fit certificates, if not available at time of application, must be submitted no later than February 28, 2023. Successful applicants will be required to pass a Firefighter Medical Examination according to the standards set out in NFPA 1582, upon conditional job offer. Upon conditional job offer, successful applicants will be required to consent to a Police Information Check (with vulnerable sector), reflecting no convictions of a relevant criminal offense for which a pardon has not been granted. Recruitment Process (dates TBD):
Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must ensure they meet the following required qualifications by the application deadline and the required qualifications must still be current and valid by date of hire:
Preferred Qualifications: These additional skills and experiences will enhance your application but do not replace the required qualifications:
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The City of Pitt Meadows is dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity in the community we serve. We are actively seeking applications from candidates of all backgrounds to continuously strive for an inclusive and vibrant fire department.
Please use the online application feature to submit an application; https://www.pittmeadows.ca/city-hall/working-city/current-opportunities
Closing date: Sunday, January 8, 2023
We encourage any applicant who requires individualized application support or accommodation with respect to the application or interview process to contact our Human Resources team at resumes@pittmeadows.ca or call us at 604-460-6712.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being shortlisted will be contacted.
Please be aware that the City has a vaccination policy, which is currently suspended, until further notice or unless otherwise directed by the Provincial Health Officer. The City reserves the right to reinstitute this policy at any time and all employees will be required to comply with the conditions as outlined. Note, the City continues to encourage everyone to become fully immunized, including booster shots, as per the recommendations made by the provincial and federal governments.
