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About You
You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.
If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is second nature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!
What you will do
- Respond to emergency incidents and attend training sessions.
- Safely report immediately to their assigned Fire Station when pagers are activated for an emergency incident, following instructions / directives from officers.
- Respond to emergency incidents and carry out fire station duties as assigned.
- Controls fire nozzles or appliances and performs fire hose work (e.g., connecting, loading and moving).
- Work in self‑contained breathing apparatus in hazardous areas.
- Work from a height.
- Operate various Fire department vehicles with required training.
- Move, set up and operate various pieces of emergency equipment such as generators, portable pumps, and ladders.
- Provide scene safety such as public or traffic control.
- Adhere to guidelines, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as outlined in Leduc County Fire Services Standard Operating Guidelines Manual.
- Adhere to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
- Be accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
- Perform related duties as required.
What you need to succeed
Must‑have
Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers’ license.Successful vulnerability sector security clearance.Living and / or working within 19 kilometers of a Leduc County Fire Services station (Calmar, New Sarepta, Nisku or Thorsby).Be in good health, available to respond to emergency incidents and attend regular training and maintenance session.Maintain a level of physical fitness to continuously perform all duties required in this position including but not limited to excellent cardiovascular fitness, physical agility and stamina in extremely adverse conditions.Have the ability to lift heavy equipment / loads as needed (may be expected to carry equipment weighing 20-40 lbs. upstairs while wearing protective gear weighing at least 50 lbs. or to carry or rescue drag individuals weighing over 200 lbs.).What’s in it for you
We offer a competitive salary (see attached application Package for salary grid), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Member and Family Assistance Program (MFAP) and an annual $250 wellness account.It works casual hours as needed and scheduled Tuesday night trainings.How to apply
Applications must be submitted on our website at careers.leduc-county.com to be considered. This opportunity will remain open until enough suitable applicants are found.
We thank all applicants however only those to move to the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
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