ST. THOMAS FIRE DEPARTMENT

Announces the recruitment for Firefighter Hiring Pool

These position(s) offer the candidate(s) the opportunity of a long and rewarding career in firefighting while performing a variety of functions within the St. Thomas Fire Department.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

□    Legally entitled to work in Canada

□    Minimum 18 years of age

□   Valid Driver's License with no more than 6 demerit points (must present a  Statement of Driving Record from the Ministry of Transportation at interview)

□    DZ License (must have at time of application - photocopy)

□  20/30 uncorrected binocular visual acuity (testing to be conducted at comprehensive medical)

□   No significant abnormalities in color vision (must be able to pass Ishihara or Farnsworth D-15 Color Vision Test); (testing to be conducted during comprehensive medical)

□    No significant hearing abnormalities in each ear (testing to be conducted during comprehensive medical)

□  Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (must have documentation available with application)

□  Firefighter Physical Fitness Test or Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) required. Valid results required upon conditional offer of employment.

□   Basic CPR (Level C) and Advanced First Aid (must have documentation available with application - photocopy)

□   ATS Test Results Profile (valid CPS Entry Level Firefighter Test Score of 80% or greater)

□    Must possess strong swimming ability (Scuba diving certification preferred)

□  Firefighter Training Program required (NFPA – National Fire Protection Association 1001) OR (Ontario Firefighter Certification with firefighting experience) OR (Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program) - (documentation must be available with application - photocopy)

□  Firefighter experience (Full -Time or Volunteer) an asset.  Candidates currently working full time as a Firefighter are required to participate fully in the pre-interview screening process with ATS.

□     Ability to cope in high stress situations

□     Ability to work as a team member

□     Knowledge of local community an asset

A listing of test dates for this recruitment is available on the 'Firefighter Test Dates' page on this website. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send an email to ats@applicanttesting.com to receive an applicant submission package.

All applicant submissions must be received by the St. Thomas Fire Department by 4:30 p.m. on Friday September 12, 2008. The St. Thomas Fire Department regrets that only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The selection process will reflect the dedication of the St. Thomas Fire Department to the principles of Equal Opportunity.

For further information about the City of St. Thomas, please visit www.city.st-thomas.on.ca.

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