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Full-time Firefighters
(Grande Prairie Fire Department)

The City of Grande Prairie currently has challenging and rewarding career opportunities as Firefighters. The challenge is for professional firefighters to provide Fire Suppression, Medical Co-response and Rescue Services along with the delivery of Fire Prevention and Public Education Programs.


Qualifications include:

• NFPA 1001 Level 2 Certification
• Alberta College of Paramedics Certification at the EMR level
• Class 4 and 3 Alberta Driver’s License with Air Brakes (Q) Endorsement
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have no criminal record and be legally entitled to work in Canada. Post secondary education will be considered an asset.

Successful candidates will have superior customer service skills; good written and verbal communication skills; a proven ability to work effectively within a team environment; show good initiative and innovation; be a quick learner and have the ability to teach others.

The recruitment process will require successful candidates to pass a number of aptitude tests; a job-related physical fitness test; a station assessment; a medical examination and an RCMP Security Clearance.


If you meet these requirements, please submit the following:

• Cover Letter and Resume
• Copy of NFPA 1001 Level 2 certification (or indication of graduation date)
• Copy of Emergency Medical Responder or higher certification (or indication of graduation date)
• Copy of Alberta College of Paramedics Registration (or timeline for registration)
• Current Drivers Abstract
• Copy of Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency
• Post Secondary Education Documentation


PLEASE NOTE: You must provide a valid email address that will be used in providing updates of the recruitment process. Smoking restrictions are in effect. The City offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

The next recruit class is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2009. Applications will be accepted until 16:30 on September 30, 2008.
 

Grande Prairie Fire Department
Pete Eagar Fire Station
8111 Resources Road
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7Y2

Enquiries can be directed to:
Kinza Trimm, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 780-513-5700
Fax: 780-538-0395
E-mail: ktrimm@cityofgp.com
Websites: fire.cityofgp.com or www.cityofgp.com