Why Join Thompson Fire & Emergency Department?

In addition to meaningful, front-line emergency service work experience, the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package designed to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF.

Compensation, Incentives & Wage Progression

The City of Thompson offers a competitive and transparent compensation package, including structured wage progression and northern incentives.

- Hourly Rate of Pay: As outlined below (effective January 2026)
- Annual Retention Allowance: $11,000
- Bi-weekly Remoteness Allowance, paid every pay period
- Comprehensive advantages package, including health, dental, vision care and pension plan.
- Overtime, benefits, Shift Premiums,



and pension in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Salary: Firefighter/EMR: $79,956.24 to $114,834.72 per year*

*Firefighter/EMR are hired as Probationary employees and may progress to the First-Class Firefighter/EMR within twenty-four (24) months, subject to satisfactory performance and completion of required training.

Key Responsibilities

- Respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, and other emergency situations
- Provide emergency medical care at the EMR level, including patient assessment, basic life support, and stabilization until

📌 FIREFIGHTER / Emergency Medical Responder (Thompson)
🏢 Thompson Economic Diversification Group
📍 Thompson