Firefighter

Township of Springwater•Springwater, ON

3d•CA$83,150 - CA$97,273•Onsite

About The Position

The Township of Springwater is recruiting for an existing permanent, full-time position of Fire Prevention Officer/Fire & Life Safety Educator / Firefighter. This is a non-union position within a mixed urban/rural municipality. The role involves fire protection services, including prevention, suppression, and education, as well as emergency response, plans review, and program development.

Requirements

Completion of a community college diploma
Graduate of and certification in NFPA 1031 Fire Prevention Officer Level I and NFPA 1035 Public Fire Educator are required.
Certification in NFPA 1001 Level I and Level II is required.
Experience in reading/revising Plan Reviews.
Minimum of 1 to 5 years of direct experience is required.
Valid certificates in First Aid and CPR are required.
Strong working knowledge of legislation, standards and regulations related to all aspects of fire protection, fire prevention and fire safety education is required.
Must have the ability to work alone and show a heightened situational awareness with a high degree of individual safety.
Must have the ability to work outside regular working hours.
A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point and knowledge of Firehouse software is required.
Valid Ontario Class DZ license with a satisfactory driving record.
Due to the responsibilities of this position, you will be required to submit a vulnerable sector screening check satisfactory to the Township.

Nice To Haves

Education and certifications in NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 1, NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator, and OBC BCIN number for small buildings are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Fire Protection Services, including Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression and Fire Safety Education
Fire and Emergency Services Examinations and Analysis and Fire Investigation (Origin Cause)
Firefighting and other daytime emergency response calls
Plans review for new construction, renovations in commercial and industrial occupancies as well as new subdivision residential occupancies.
Training in Prevention/Public Education and developing and maintaining programs