Apply following the instructions online at www.yhcounty.ca/ycfd-wep/
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS (required at the time of application):
- Accredited Fire Program Graduate
- Age 18 and 60 years
- Current 5-year Driver’s Abstract completed within past 6 months
- Commit to the 12-month duration of the Work Experience Program. Individuals hired by acareer department during this Program will be relieved of this commitment.
- Completed Medical Checklist BY CANDIDATE (attached)
- Cover Letter must include information not provided in your resume, we want toknow your passions, goals and interests, and why you want to be a part of theYCFD WEP
- Resume
- SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Doctor’s Medical Clearance or Certificate of Fitness; and
- Vulnerable Sector Check.
ITEMS CONSIDERED ASSETS (not required)
- Advanced First Aid Training
- Previous firefighting experience or other related work or volunteering
- Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License
- Air-Brake Endorsement
- Post-Secondary Degree(s) or Diploma(s) (provide copies)
- Technical, Trades or equivalent level of certification (provide copies)
- Considerable Mechanical Aptitude
WEP Firefighters are remunerated for hours worked Monday thru Friday at the rate of $26.08 plus 4% holiday pay, paid out each pay period. There are opportunities to complete additional accredited certification programs, enhancing training and education for career development. The program also offers mentorship and personal development, including resume writing and interview techniques.
WEP firefighters are provided with living accommodation during the program in YCFD’s newly constructed Station 10 fire hall. WEP firefighters have a private dorm at the fire station, designed to accommodate both men and women. This private space also has a lounge area with television and internet access.
YCFD covers an area of 22,000 square km responding to a variety of fire related incidents. Call volume each year ranges from 550-600 events. Being a WEP Firefighter provides knowledge and experience that fire departments look for in new recruits.
WEP firefighters work a standard daytime shift routine Monday to Friday and they would also have the opportunity to attend incidents occurring on evenings and weekends as a Paid On-Call volunteer.
This exposure to fire incidents will increase the WEP firefighter’s base knowledge in firefighting and rescue skills. Development of these abilities will occur as they respond to incidents.
A 12 month commitment to the work experience program is required, with daily duties balanced between (but not limited to): fire suppression, technical rescue, medical first response, fire prevention, public education, preplanning, maintenance duties of equipment and fire station, as well as participating in community events. As part of the program, WEP firefighters are required to volunteer within the community, such as with, schools and community events.
