Work Experience Program (WEP) Firefighter (Winter/Spring 2027)

Position Summary

WEP Firefighters spend 12 months with the Yellowhead County Fire Department, a composite fire service made up of full-time and paid-on-call members. Based out of our Edson and Evansburg stations, WEP Firefighters work with the full-time crews daily gaining invaluable experience, and alongside our paid-on-call members during training and emergency response.

WEP Firefighters can join the Paid On-Call Volunteers outside of their shift rotation, which provides additional experience and training opportunities. This helps enhance, build new and maintain skills for their future career in Emergency Response.

REMUNERATION:
-2026 Rate: $28.07/hr. + 4% holiday pay
-4-days-on and 4-days-off rotation
-12 hour shifts
-paid out every 2 weeks
-12 month term

WEP Firefighter Receives:
-fire station accommodations (a taxable benefit)
-uniform
-training opportunities
-wages paid for all worked shifts

Living accommodations at the fire station allows for an immersive fire service experience. Currently, scheduled shifts at our full-time fire stations are 0700-1900 hours daily.

OPPORTUNITIES:
-completion of accredited certification programs
-enhanced training
-education for career development
-mentorship
-personal development
-daily duties balanced between but not limited to: fire suppression, technical rescue, medical first response, fire prevention, public education, preplanning, maintenance of equipment and the fire station
-participation/volunteering in public and private (school) community events

YCFD provides fire and rescue services across approximately 22,000 square km. With seven fire stations, the department collectively responds to 550-600 incidents annually; response types include: fire suppression, rescue and emergency response calls.

WEP firefighters are placed on a platoon where they join existing fulltime staff in a scheduled rotation covering Yellowhead County 7 days a week. In the WEPs off hours there will be opportunities to attend incidents and functions as a Paid On-Call Volunteer firefighter.

Qualification, Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

(required at the time of application):
_ Accredited Fire Program Graduate or equivalent, completed within the last 24 months (provide copies);
_ Age 18+;
_ Valid and current Canadian Driver’s License;
_ Commit to the 12-month duration of the Work Experience Program. Individuals hired by a career department during this Program will be relieved of this commitment;
_ Completed Medical Checklist BY CANDIDATE;
_ Cover Letter must include information not provided in your resume. We want to know your passions, goals, interests, and why you want to be a part of the YCFD Work Experience Program; and
_ Detailed resume

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

_ 5-Year Driver’s Abstract;
_ Doctor's Medical Clearance or Certificate of Fitness; and
_ Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector

ITEMS CONSIDERED ASSETS

(not required)
_ Advanced First Aid Training
_ Previous firefighting experience or other related work or volunteering
_ Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License
_ Air-Brake Endorsement
_ Post-Secondary Degree(s) or Diploma(s) (provide copies)
_ Technical, Trades, or equivalent level of certification (provide copies)
_ Considerable Mechanical Aptitude

If providing documents in your application, please ensure you combine necessary documents, as there is a maximum of 3 allowed. You may email additional documents to [email protected].