Shift Type / Job Type Regular Full time Contract Duration Staffing request is required for Replacement Date Posted By Date Posting Closes Entry Level Education The Firefighter position works as a member of a crew to provide effective response to a variety of emergencies. The Firefighter also maintains and operates an assortment of equipment required to mitigate emergencies. The Firefighter operates under the supervision of a Fire Captain but must be able to operate with limited supervision depending on circumstances and will be assigned functions that require the Firefighter to exercise significant responsibility.

Responds to fire emergencies and performs fire ground operations as part of an emergency response crew. Responds to emergency rescue incidents and performs rescue operations. May respond to hazardous materials incidents and performs operations to mitigate and control the incident.

Responds to medical emergencies and performs emergency patient care. Operates and maintains fire apparatus, fire fighting and rescue equipment. Performs station duties to ensure that stations are clean and support the operation of the fire department.

Performs public fire safety education and public education activities and participates in fire safety inspections. NFPA 1001-Firefighter I and II certified, education and training program from an accredited institution; Valid Certificates from the Ontario Fire Administration Inc.

- Candidate Testing Program for Stages One, Two,



and Three at the time of application; Valid Swim Test Certificate if selected for an interview. Availability to work shifts that may vary (days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays); ability to work extended hours when required as a result of emergency responses; ability to work 24-hour shift schedule. Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments. Must possess a current Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C, or higher, Certificate and be current throughout the duration of the recruitment process Must not have a criminal record unless a pardon has been granted under the Criminal Record Act of Canada Be legally entitled to work in Canada (must be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, landed immigrant) Must be able to understand and communicate clearly in verbal and written English Transferable skills (i.e. customer service, mechanical aptitude, working in a team environment, problem solving, communication) Other relevant training, qualifications or experience Demonstrated community service and/or volunteer involvement Note: Candidates selected to move beyond the application stage, will be required to provide originals or certified copies. Please do not call the Towns of Newmarket or Aurora, Human Resources or Fire department. If you experience difficulty with your online application, forward your enquiries to hr@newmarket.

📌 Firefighter(s) (Newmarket)
🏢 Town of Newmarket
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