Temporary Firefighter

City of St. John's

  • St. John's, NL
  • $28.53 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John's is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John's a city where people want to live and feel they belong.The OpportunityThe St. John's Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) is presently accepting job applications for Temporary Firefighters. Former applicants must reapply in order to be considered for this competition.This position works under the general direction of the Lieutenant, Captain, and Platoon Chief who are in charge of their assigned shift. They shall carry out all duties and tasks as assigned by the Officer In Charge (OIC), which reflect and are consistent with overall Departmental policy.Accountabilities1. Co-operates with fellow fire fighters in programs implemented by management to meet the needs of an expanding fire service with emphasis on operations and prevention.2. Carries out all duties and assigned tasks efficiently and promptly.3. Maintains and cares for all personal fire rescue equipment assigned to them.4. Maintains and cares for all equipment assigned to stations and apparatus.5. Maintains a good knowledge of the City of St. John's Act, St. John's Fire Department By-Law (1362), Rules and Regulations, Policies and Operational Guidelines of the Department, the current Collective Agreement, the Safe Work Practice Manual, and any other applicable policies, procedures or legislation.6. Possesses a good knowledge of the streets, hydrants and target hazards in their first and second due response areas by individual study and active participation in yearly exams.7. Maintains a current knowledge of all fire fighting skills by individual study and active participation in yearly exams. Participates in all drills and assigned training courses and is self motivated to highly educate themself in an effort to be prepared to advance in rank and meet high standards demanded of modern age fire departments.8. Performs all tasks related to fire suppression and other emergencies, using tools and equipment as directed by the IC and performs all duties that may be assigned from time to time.The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.Qualifications
  • Successful completion of high school or equivalent;
  • NFPA Firefighter Level II Certification and IFSAC Seal or ProBoard Number; *
  • Valid Criminal Record Screening Certificate with vulnerable sector check (must be issued within the last 6 months);
  • Advanced First Aid for Firefighter's Certificate with St. John Ambulance, Rescue 7; First Responder with Red Cross; or an active Paramedic certification as recognized in NL;
  • Class 03 Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's License with 09 Air Brake Endorsement or, out-of-province equivalents for non-residents. **
FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT GUIDEInterested candidates can access the latest version of the “2025/2026 Firefighter Recruitment Guide” for details on the hiring process and required qualifications on the City of St. John's Website atCandidates must complete the Application form available on the City of St. John's Website atPlease review the Application instructions carefully before applying online. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Physical RequirementsMust be medically and physically fit to meet the City's requirements related to firefighter fitness as demonstrated by Job-Related Testing (JRT) with VO2 Max documentation (certificate) dated 6 months or less from application closing dateThis position is classified as safety sensitive. The City of St. John's has a comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.Hours of WorkHours of work will be on an as-needed basis as determined by SJRFD. Full time positions will be offered in accordance with placement on the Temporary Firefighters list as vacancies occur.Applicants must be members of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1075, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.Are you interested in this job?Address: City Hall, 10 New Gower Street, St. John's, NL A1C 5M2Phone: ,© 2022 City of St. John'sBrowser Compatibility NotificationIt appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.

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