MINJobs posting: Probationary Firefighter
February 21, 2025
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Probationary Firefighter

Organization:
Municipality of Leamington
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
March 9, 2025
Type:
Part-Time
Category:
Fire & rescue services
Description
Reporting to the Fire Services Captains, the Probationary Firefighter works as part of a team to provide limited or restricted duties related to emergency response, public education, equipment checks and associated maintenance while maintaining skills, knowledge and certification competencies through department training programs.  

Requirements
  • Must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have or working towards successfully completing the NFPA 1001 Firefighters 1, 2 and NFPA 1072/472 Certification. Certification must be completed within two (2) years of hire.
  • Must be certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.
  • Must maintain residency within four (4) km and be employed within six (6) km and receive employer's permission to respond to emergencies.
  • Must maintain satisfactory performance evaluations at 6 months and one year from hire over the probationary period.
  • A valid Ontario Class ‘DZ’ Driver's Licence is an asset.
  • Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate is an asset.
Salary & Benefits

Non-Certified: Probationary Firefighter wage of the Schedule ‘A’ Wages of the Leamington Firefighters’ Association Collective Agreement

  • Annual Salary: $13,374.98
  • Standby Pay: $3,276 per year

Certified: Class 4 Firefighter wage of the Schedule ‘A’ Wages of the Leamington Firefighters’ Association Collective Agreement

  • Annual Salary: $16,343.70
  • Standby Pay: $3,276 per year