Probationary Firefighter

2023 Rate

Probationary Firefighter (1 position)

This recruitment process may be used to create an eligibility list for possible future probationary firefighter vacancies within the City of Brockville fire department.

The City of Brockville is seeking Probationary Firefighter to join the Brockville Fire Department. Brockville Fire Department is a team of highly skilled and caring professionals who provide essential community-based education, prevention and emergency response service that enhance public safety and quality of life. Applicants who are prepared to shape our fire safe community and make a career commitment to community service, health and safety, and professional development are encouraged to apply to become a member of our team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older by application deadline and legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma OSSD (Grade 12) or academic equivalent diploma.
• Have successfully completed ONE of the following:
  • Pre-service Firefighter education and training program certificate that includes NFPA1001 Firefighter I & II certification: or
  • NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II certification or
  • A Letter of Compliance with NFPA Standards from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office (Legacy) will be accepted in lieu of seals. With this legacy compliance, proof of NFPA Hazmat Operations level is required.
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with Level C CPR (Must be kept valid while active in the recruitment process).
• Valid Class “D” Ontario Driver’s Licence with “Z” endorsement.
• Meet the medical standards (NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments) at the time of a medical examination.

Assets:

• Professional and/or Volunteer Firefighting experience.
• University Degree or College Diploma.
• Trade Apprenticeship or Certification (i.e., Electrician, Plumber, Mechanic, Construction, etc.)
• Commitment to volunteerism and community involvement as demonstrated by experience volunteering in social/civil/community events and initiatives, non-profit organizations, counselling, crisis intervention.
• Commitment to personal and professional development and in continuing training and education through ongoing learning.
• Training and Experience operating heavy vehicles (for example: trucks, tractor trailers, buses).

Candidates are responsible for covering a portion of the cost associated with the physical fitness and agility testing. Please submit your resume and supporting documentation as one PDF file only. For ease of review, applicants must submit qualifications in the following order:

• Cover Letter & Resume
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II, IFSAC or Pro Board Certificate, Proof of Legacy
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificate

Applicants must also submit the pre-qualification questionnaire with your application package.

Selected applicants will be required to submit to an assessment process that will include interviews, physical fitness and agility testing, and references. You’ll find more information about the process in this eight page document entitled 2024 Probationary Firefighter Recruitment and Selection Guide . At the conditional offer stage, a medical assessment arranged through the City of Brockville to confirm the candidate is fit to perform the duties of a firefighter, a clean driver’s abstract demonstrating safe and reliable driving behaviour, a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening, proof of education and First Aid/CPR will be required.

At the City of Brockville, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. All interested and qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons, Black persons, non-Black racialized persons/persons of colour, women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ and those interested in joining our team are encouraged to apply.

The personal information submitted is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and is protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only. The municipality is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code and the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation. For applicants with a disability, accommodations are available upon request in the recruitment process should you be selected to participate.

Applications and all required documentation will only be accepted by online submission below by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Friday May 10, 2024.

Firefighter recruitment attracts a high volume of applicants. The City of Brockville wishes to thank all applicants and advises only those candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted, we kindly request that you do not contact the Human Resources or Fire Department to inquire on the recruitment process status.