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

at  Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Requisition ID: 3001
Affiliation: IAFF Local
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Positions: Future Opportunities
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 84 hours bi-weekly
Department/ Branch: Regional Emergency Services, Operations
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Probationary Rate: $ 45.02 per hour (Firefighter/PCP Probation) OR $48.39 per hour (Firefighter/ACP probation)
Hourly Rate: $ 47.83 per hour (Firefighter/PCP) OR $49.52 per hour (Firefighter/ACP)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 26/10/2024
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Open Until Filled
Posting Type: Internal and External

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is looking to fill multiple Firefighter/Primary or Advanced Care Paramedic and Non-Fire Trained Advanced Care Paramedic positions. These are exciting and challenging career opportunities. The Regional Emergency Services (RES) Department is a fully integrated Fire/EMS service that provides advanced life support including helicopter life flight, and fire and rescue services within our region. These positions are within the IAFF Local 2494 Union.

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) License is required.
• Valid CPR - Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class Four (4) Alberta Driver’s License with “Q” Endorsement is required.
• Valid Class Three (3) Alberta Driver’s License (with “Q” Endorsement) or equivalent out of province is an asset.
• Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
  An outline of the recruitment process can be found on our website, here is the direct link: Firefighter and Paramedic Recruitment

• Safely respond to emergency and non-emergency scenes within established RES 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 Class 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.
• Perform other duties as required.