Paid on-call Firefighter

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking for highly motivated Paid on-call (POC) Firefighters to join our teams out of all County Fire Stations! Reporting to the Paid on-call Captain, this exciting opportunity provides direct services as a member of the emergency response team for fire, rescue, hazmat awareness and other incidents. Additionally, the POC Firefighter will respond to medical emergencies and provide medical support within their scope of practice. The POC Firefighter will train as required to ensure safety and competency and carry out station duties.

What you will do

• Responds to emergency incidents and attends training sessions.
• Safely reports immediately to their assigned Fire Station when pagers are activated for an emergency incident, following instructions/directives from officers.
• Responds to emergency incidents and carries out fire station duties as assigned.
• Controls fire nozzles or appliances and performs fire hose work (e.g. connecting, loading and moving).
• Working in self-contained breathing apparatus in hazardous areas.
• Working from a height.
• Operating various Fire department vehicles with required training.
• Moving, setting up and operating various pieces of emergency equipment such as generators, portable pumps, and ladders.
• Providing scene safety such as public or traffic control.
• Adheres to guidelines, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as outlined in Leduc County Fire Services Standard Operating Guidelines Manual.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

· Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers’ license.

· Successful vulnerability sector security clearance.

· Living and/or working within 19 kilometers of a Leduc County Fire Services station (Calmar, New Sarepta, Nisku or Thorsby).

o If you live/work more than 19 kilometers from a station, please indicate distance in the application questions for consideration.

· Be in good health, available to respond to emergency incidents and attend regular training and maintenance sessions.

· Maintain a level of physical fitness to continuously perform all duties required in this position including but not limited to excellent cardiovascular fitness, physical agility and stamina in extremely adverse conditions.

· Have the ability to lift heavy equipment/loads as needed (may be expected to carry equipment weighing 20-40 lbs. upstairs while wearing protective gear weighing at least 50 lbs. or to carry or rescue drag individuals weighing over 200 lbs).

What’s in it for you

Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best!

We offer a competitive salary (see attached application package for salary grid), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Member and Family Assistance Program (MFAP) and an annual $250 wellness account.

The opportunity works casual hours as needed and scheduled Tuesday night trainings.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted on our website at careers.leduc-county.com to be considered.

Applications must include a recent Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract to be considered and moved forward to interview.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.