Overview
Firefighter Jobs in Caledon, Ontario at Town of Caledon
Title: Firefighter
Company: Town of Caledon
Location: Caledon, Ontario
Job DetailsDescriptionThe Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
With the growth of the Town of Caledon and our continued commitment to ensure public safety, we are expanding our Fire & Emergency Services team by adding up to 5 additional Permanent Full Time Firefighters!
In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you canmake a difference.
ResponsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesUnderstanding the expectations of the role, is imperative for success. Listed below are some of the key responsibilities:
Responds to all assigned emergencies including, but not limited to:
Firefighting – operating firefighting equipment, hoses, pressurized pumps, and hand tools
Medical – provide front line patient care to sick or injured persons by administering first aid, CPR, Defibrillation as required
Rescue and Special Operations – vehicle rescue, hazardous materials response, rope rescue, elevator rescue, confined space response, trench response, machine rescue
Operate fire vehicles and fire apparatus as assigned
Carry, place, and climb ladders for use in emergency responses
Perform ventilation by making openings in buildings, using axes, saws, exhaust fans or fog streams
Participate in Fire Prevention and Public Education programs
Perform station and apparatus maintenance and cleaning
Participate in and successfully complete assigned on-going training to develop, maintain or enhance firefighting and rescue skills
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Corporate Policies and Procedures, Fire Service Operational Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures as well as established industry guidelines.
Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this permanent full-time opportunity, candidates must have the following training, experience, and abilities:
NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2,
NFPA 1072 Hazmat Awareness & Operations
IFSAC and or Pro Board certified
OR Certified as a legacy Firefighter in the Province of Ontario in lieu NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2, NFPA
Valid, current and successful completion of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Service – Stages 1 to 3 including the Swim Test
Satisfactory passing of a vulnerable sector check
Valid DZ driver’s license in good standing with no more than 3 demerit points
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
Up-to-date certification in both Standard First Aid/CPR and BLS
Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow direction
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make critical decisions quickly
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Comfortable working at heights and enclosed spaces
Proof of stage one, two and three of Ontario Fire Administration (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services (CTS) certificates must be presented by the interview date. Candidates must maintain valid certificates throughout the recruitment process until the time of signed offer and be prepared to submit all related certificates.
Application Process
1. Submitting your Application
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