Firefighter Paramedic (Primary or Advanced Care) $47.83/hr + $480 COLA

1 year ago
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What Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is Hiring for:

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is looking to fill Firefighter/Primary or Advanced Care Paramedic and Non-Fire Trained Advanced Care Paramedic positions. These are exciting and challenging career opportunities. The Regional Emergency Services (RES) Department is a fully integrated Fire/EMS service that provides advanced life support including helicopter life flight, fire and rescue services within our region. These positions are within the IAFF Local 2494 Union.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safely respond to emergency and non-emergency scenes within established RES guidelines.
Take direction from operations officers in matters pertaining to fire and medical response.
Take direction from officers where required in matters pertaining to training and prevention.
Perform routine duties related to shift operations in areas such as apparatus/equipment maintenance, reports, station maintenance, etc.
Work collaboratively within a team environment.
Assist the department in public education, the promotion of fire safety, fire prevention and public relations.
Attend training courses as necessary to facilitate progression to First Class Firefighter.
Perform basic administrative functions.
Perform such tasks as necessary to support and maintain continuity of the Regional Fire Service.
Understand and support the Corporate Mission, Vision and Value statements.
Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
NFPA 1001 Level I and II is required for Firefighter PCP/ACP positions.
Current Alberta College of Paramedics Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Licence is required.
Valid CPR - Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class Four (4) Alberta driver's licence with “Q” Endorsement is required.
Valid Class Three (3) Alberta driver’s licence (with "Q" endorsement) or equivalent out of province is an asset.
Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check is required for review and acceptance.

Work Regions:

This opportunity from Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is available in Fort McMurray.

Features:

The below are factors that tend to matter for our listing seekers. This listing with Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo offers:

Competitive Wages

Health Benefits Package

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Requirements:

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has indicated that these are the requirements for the listing:

Class 3
CPR

Requirements may not be comprehensive. Confirm w/employer.

About Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo:

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo was formed in 1995 and is one of the largest municipalities by area in Canada. The Municipality is rich in cultural diversity, and as an organization, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace that reflects the community in which we live.

We are proud to call the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region home and work closely with Council to serve all residents, stakeholders, partners and community organizations.

There are approximately 1,500 unionized and non-unionized employees, working together at the Municipality, providing the services that keep our region moving and support a high-quality of life. Together, we make important and critical contributions in the areas of Regional Emergency Services, Transit, Environmental Services, Public Works, Engineering, Planning and Development, Communications and Engagement, Community and Protective Services, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Safety and more.

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