Firefighter Paramedic (Primary or Advanced Care) and Non-Fire Trained Advanced Care Paramedic

Requisition ID : 2690

Affiliation : IAFF

Position Type : Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings : Multiple, for current and future vacancies

Bi-weekly Working Hours : 84 hours bi-weekly

Department / Branch : Regional Emergency Services, Operations

Job Location : Fort McMurray

Probationary Rate : $ per hour (Firefighter / PCP probation) OR $ per hour (Firefighter / ACP probation)

Hourly Rate : $ per hour (Firefighter / PCP) OR $ per hour (Firefighte / ACP)

Primary or Advanced Care Paramedics registered through the Alberta College of Paramedics are eligible for additional education pay.

COLA : Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd / mm / yyyy) : 18 / 04 / 2024

Closing Date (dd / mm / yyyy) : 16 / 06 / 2024

Posting Type : Internal and External

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is looking to fill Firefighter Paramedic (Primary or Advanced Care) and Non-Fire Trained Advanced Care Paramedic positions.

These are exciting and challenging career opportunities. The Regional Emergency and Protective Services Department is a fully integrated Fire / EMS service that provides advanced life support including helicopter life flight, fire and rescue services within the region.

These positions are within the IAFF Local 2494 Union.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Safely respond to emergency and non-emergency scenes within established guidelines.
• Take direction from operations officers in matters pertaining to fire and medical response.
• Take direction from officers where required in matters pertaining to training and prevention.
• Perform routine duties related to shift operations in areas such as apparatus / equipment maintenance, reports, station maintenance, etc.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Assist the department in public education, the promotion of fire safety, fire prevention and public relations.
• Attend training courses as necessary to facilitate progression to First Classs Firefighter.
• Perform basic administrative functions.
• Perform such tasks as necessary to support and maintain continuity of the Regional Fire Service.
• Understand and support the Corporate Mission, Vision and Value statements.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• NFPA 1001 Level I and II is required for Firefighter PCP / ACP positions.
• Current Alberta College of Paramedics Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Licence is required.
• Valid CPR - Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Valid Class Four (4) Alberta driver's licence with "Q" Endorsement is required.
• Valid Class Three (3) Alberta driver's licence (with "Q" endorsement) or equivalent out of province is an asset.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required.

An outline of the recruitment process can be found on our website, here is the direct link : Firefighter and Paramedic Recruitment

Aptitude testing and firefighter physical fitness testing dates will be confirmed with candidates once the posting has closed.

Interviews will follow.

The RMWB will accept Firefighter physical fitness testing results from the University of Alberta (U of A), provided they have been completed within the last six (6) months.

U of A test results will need to be sent directly to the RMWB and can be booked directly on the U of A Fire Fitness Testing Website using this link : Firefighter Fitness Testing.

Candidates who wish to appy but have not completed the U of A physical fitness testing or may not complete the physical test in time for this recruitment are still encouraged to apply.

SAFETY :

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB's health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment.

All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.