Firefighter/Medics

Requisition #: 24/155
Job #: J0824-0478
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Category: Fire and Emergency Services
Positions: 5
Posting Date: August 16, 2024
Closing Date: September 8, 2024
Department: Emergency Services
Location: St. Albert

Cultivate your Career

With over 100 years of service to its credit, St. Albert Fire Services plays an integral role in shaping and serving our community. As we look forward to 2025, we’re excited to welcome new members to our team.

The Opportunity

A career with a fully integrated fire and emergency medical service is exciting, fulfilling, diverse and challenging. Soon to be operating from four stations, St. Albert Fire Services members are ready to respond to any emergency 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our dedicated professionals are committed to saving lives and protecting property by swiftly and effectively managing fires, providing medical assistance, and conducting rescue operations in disaster situations.

We invest in our team by offering ongoing professional development in firefighting, fire prevention, medical response, and search and rescue techniques. If you thrive in a team environment, are passionate about helping others, and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (as of application date)
• Registered Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)

If you are a paramedic outside of Alberta, visit the Alberta College of Paramedics  to learn about how to register in Alberta. It may only take a few months to complete. Out-of-province applicants pursuing a labour mobility application must be fully registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics by the date of the panel interviews (approximately mid-November 2024)

Additional Requirements
•Valid Alberta Class 4 Driver’s Licence: You must provide a driver’s abstract demonstrating safe driving behaviour (six demerits or fewer) upon offer.
•Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check: Must be successfully obtained and maintained upon offer of employment.
•Physical and Medical Standards Compliance: Ability to meet physical and medical standards, including vision and hearing, as per NFPA guidelines. Please refer to NFPA 1582, Chapter 6 – Medical Evaluations of Candidates, for details on disqualifying medical conditions.
•Preferred Qualification: Preference may be given to applicants with NFPA 1001 Level I and II certifications.

Please note: A valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s licence and Air Brake (Q) endorsement are conditions of employment that must be obtained within the probationary period, at the candidate’s expense.

Application Information

Recruitment Process and Timeline
Application period (August 16 – September 8, 2024)
Station Assessment Includes Firefighter Aptitude, Medical Knowledge, OSCE and Job Skills Assessments (October 2 or October 4, 2024)
Firefighter Physical Fitness Test conducted by the University of Alberta. This test is a pass-fail test where the candidate will go through a treadmill test followed by 6 stations that simulate tasks that firefighters are required to perform on the job. Candidates must register for an open testing session. Successful completion of this test, achieved between February 16, 2024, and November 5, 2024, is required.
Panel Interviews (Mid-November 2024)
Employment References & Conditional Offers (December 2024/January 2025)
Pre-placement Medical Assessment (January 2025)
Anticipated Start Date (On or before April 1, 2025)

For the most current and detailed information on the process and timeline, visit stalbert.ca/fire-careers

Information Session
The department is hosting an upcoming in-person information session.

Date: August 21, 2024
Time: Presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. (full sessionapproximately 90-120 min)
Location: Fire Station 3, 100 Giroux Road, St. Albert

Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• learn about the department
• gain an understanding of the recruitment and selection processes
• connect directly with and ask questions of members of the recruitment team and current Firefighter/Medics

Even if you’re not ready to apply this year, this is a great chance to gain some insight into a career with a fully integrated fire and emergency medical service.

Ready to apply? Excellent! Here's what you need to do:
1. Respond to the questions below
2. Click 'Apply for this job' and you will create, or log-in to, your candidate profile
3. Upload two documents as separate attachments 1) cover letter 2) resume
4. Apply before September 8, 2024, at 10 PM MST

At a later phase of the process you will be asked to provide proof of education, training certifications, licensure with the Alberta College of Paramedics, a driver’s abstract and Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.

Closing Statement

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Please be advised that meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee progression in the recruitment process. Please note that only candidates selected to move forward to the Station Assessment will be contacted.
The City of St. Albert accepts applications exclusively through our online application system; we do not accept applications submitted in person, by fax, email, or mail.




Please answer all of the following questions before applying

* Question numbers in red and with an asterisk indicate mandatory questions (answer is required).

*1. Please carefully review the options and select which of the following accurately describes your current qualification(s):
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*3. Do you hold an active practice permit from the Alberta College of Paramedics?
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  6. Please indicate the level of valid Alberta Driver's Licence you currently hold (check all that apply):
*7. Have you worked for a Fire Services department?
*8. Have you worked for an Emergency Medical Services employer?
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*10. Have you already successfully completed the U of A Physical Fitness Test?
  11. How did you hear about this opportunity (check all that apply):



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