Website City of Red Deer Emergency Services
Detailed Job Description
The Opportunity:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for Firefighter Paramedics to fill permanent full-time positions. Working in a team environment, the FireMedic is a progressively responsible position for a registered professional emergency responder functioning in multidisciplinary roles that include fire suppression, medical, rescue and hazardous material incidents as well as providing non-emergency services to the community.
As our preferred candidate, you will have:
- Possesses registered professional status at the Advanced Care Paramedic designation in the Province of Alberta.
- Must possess a valid Alberta Driver’s License with less than 5 demerits and no license suspensions in the last 2 years. (Class 4 with Q endorsement)
- Must be able to perform work related duties while wearing a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
- Must be able to perform work from heights in various situations as required.
- Ability to effectively use all personal protective devices and clothing supplied by the Department.
- Demonstrate proficient use of a computer and numerous software programs.(Microsoft Office, others).
- Must pass a criminal record check.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Possess a valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 1 or 3)
- Certificates or Diplomas in areas of study applicable to emergency services work
- Demonstrate progression towards and or completion of certification in directly related areas of service delivery. (NFPA 1001 Level II.)
- Demonstrate a continuous progression towards completion of certifications in directly related areas of service delivery. (NFPA 1002, NFPA 1072 (HAZMAT Operations), NFPA 1006 (Technical Rescuer Operations)
- Preference will be given to those with a minimum of 1 year on duty experience in emergency services with an emphasis on emergency response intervention programs that include fire suppression, rescue, EMS, Volunteer experience and community involvement
*Equivalencies may be considered
Affiliation:
The International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1190
Remuneration:
$44.09 to $50.11 per hour.
Hours of Work:
The normal schedule of work for full time employees averages to 42 hours per week with a rotating schedule of 10, 12 and 14 hour shifts. During the initial training period successful applicants will be on special assignment, working Monday – Friday for 2 weeks.
Additional Information:
We are seeking registered Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) and Second year Advanced Care Paramedic Students.
To be selected for the interview stage of the process, applicants must provide proof of successful completion of the physical examination within the past 6 months, as well as proof of successful completion of the aptitude test, see details below. The aptitude test results will be valid for a period of two years.
Aptitude Testing:
Candidates will undergo an aptitude test that evaluates his or her suitability for this type of employment. This test consists of problem-solving questions which will indicate the candidates’ understanding of word definitions, spelling ability, arithmetic, geometry, mechanical ability, and problem solving. There is a minimum passing mark on this exam.
The testing lasts approximately 2.5 hours, and we provide all necessary materials.
We will be offering this test at our Headquarters on the following dates and times:
- Wednesday June 4 @ 0830 and 1330
- Wednesday June 11 @ 0830 and 1330
Please email ESOperations@reddeer.ca with your name and phone number as well as the date/time you’d like to book. We will contact you to confirm.
The Interview dates will be scheduled on the following dates:
- June 24, 25 and 26, 2025.
*You will be required to pay for the RDP or U of A testing; and will be reimbursed upon being selected as a successful candidate.
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Please note – More than one position will be filled from this posting.
We thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
