Career Firefighter (Flex) (temporary medical leave)

Job No: CITYPRFF0038

Location: Powell River, BC

Closing Date: 29 Jul 2022 PDT

OPEN DATE:         July 6, 2022

CLOSING DATE:  4 pm Friday, July 29, 2022

DEPARTMENT:     Powell River Fire Rescue

DIVISION:           N/A

SECTION:             N/A

REPORTS TO:       Captain (Duty Officer)

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About The Organization:

Located on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a naturally beautiful setting.  Surrounded by mountains, lakes, natural forest and the ocean, Powell River offers something for every outdoor recreation enthusiast.  Powell River has a vibrant Arts and Culture community and hosts world class festivals and events.  Whether you are hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, taking in the International Kathaumixw Choral Festival, exploring our historic Townsite, or connecting with the world in your home office, Powell River is a great place to live, work and play.  Helpful websites: City of Powell River  Tourism Powell River 

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a skilled position entailing firefighting, rescue and other related emergency services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to emergency calls, lays and connects hoses, holds nozzles and directs water streams, raises and climbs ladders, uses extinguishers and other equipment
• Provides rescue in various form including; first responder; hazmat; high- angle rescue and extrication
• Removes persons from danger and administers first aid to injured persons
• Ventilates buildings to release heat, smoke and gases and places salvage covers to prevent water damage
• Attends division safety talks, crew talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Operates firefighting equipment and apparatus as assigned
• Performs varied maintenance tasks on equipment, apparatus and facilities
• Participates in fire prevention work and inspections
• Performs clerical duties as required including compiling reports and data entry
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Certificate of Completion of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Levels 1 and 2 from an accredited firefighter training program approved by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Board or PRO-Board
• Valid First Responder Licence or BC Provincial Emergency Medical Assistant Licence
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certificate

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years response and firefighter training

PAY RATE:

This is a full-time union position with a current starting pay rate of $33.30 per hour for the first 6 months or commensurate to work experience as outlined in Schedule ‘A’ of the Powell River Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1298 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

This position is required to work shift work and must be available for 10-hour day-time shifts and/or 14 hour night-time shifts. The successful applicant will initially be assigned to Flex Firefighter scheduling as per the Powell River Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1298 Collective Agreement.

NOTE: A Satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required for this position

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.