Fire Lieutenant

Thompson Economic Diversification Group; Thompson; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision care

Pension plan

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Remoteness allowance

Annual retention allowance ($11,000)

Job summary

The City of Thompson Fire and Emergency Department seeks a Fire Lieutenant for a full-time lateral hire. This leadership role assists with crew supervision, coordinates emergency responses, and supports the Fire Captain.

Unionized under IAFF Local 2200, the position offers a comprehensive package and remote allowances as outlined in the TFES pay scale. Expected qualifications include 5–8 years of firefighting, NFPA 1001/1002/ICS 100 certifications, and PCP COPR credentials.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years full-time firefighting experience in a comparable department.
• Current certification as Firefighter I & II (NFPA 1001).
• Pumps Basic & Advanced (NFPA 1002).
• Incident Command System (ICS 100).
• Additional NPFA/ NFPA trainings listed in description.
• PCP Certification & COPR with Manitoba College of Paramedics.
• Previous Lt. experience in a municipal fire service preferred.
• Must pass medical evaluation and fitness assessment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency situations and fire prevention.
• Act in place of Captain in their absence as required.
• Demonstrate leadership in assisting Captain with training of crews.
• Administrative and report writing duties as required.
• Actively participates in Public Education activities.
• Assists with coordination of outside services.
• Supervises tests of equipment and maintains records.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Leadership

Public education coordination

Emergency response coordination

Education

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II Certification

NFPA 1002 Pumps Basic & Advanced

ICS 100

NPFA 1041/1021/1072 training

PCP Certification & COPR (Manitoba College of Paramedics)

Job description

The City of Thompson Fire and Emergency Department is seeking an experienced and motivated professional for a lateral hire appointment to the position of Fire Lieutenant on a full- timebasis. This leadership role is responsible for assisting in crew supervision, coordinating emergency response activities, and supporting the Fire Captain in performing their duties.

Why Join Thompson Fire & Emergency Department?

In addition to meaningful, front-line emergency service work experience, the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package, as per TFES pay scale for the Lieutenant classification, designed to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF.

Compensation, Incentives & Wage Progression

• Hourly Rate of Pay: As outlined below (effective July 2026)
• Annual Retention Allowance: $11,000
• Bi-weekly Remoteness Allowance, paid every pay period
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision care and pension plan.
• Overtime, benefits, shift premiums, and pension in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Key Responsibilities

• Responds to Emergency situations, Fire Prevention.
• Act in place if Captain in their absence as required.
• Demonstrate leadership in assisting Captain with training and development of crews.
• Administrative and report writing duties as required.
• Actively participates in Public Education activities.
• Assists with the coordination of outside services.
• Supervises tests of equipment and maintains appropriate records.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-8 years full- time Firefighting experience in a comparable department.
• Current certification as a Firefighter I & II (NFPA 1001).
• Pumps Basic & Advanced (NFPA 1002)
• Incident Command System (ICS 100).
• Additional training (e.g. NPFA 1041, NPFA 1021, NPFA 1072)
• PCP Certification & COPR certification with the Manitoba College of Paramedics.
• Previous service as a Lieutenant in a recognized municipal fire service is preferred.
• Must successfully pass a medical evaluation and fitness assessment

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.