Firefighter (casual)

Lac La Biche County; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their firefighting team. This casual position offers the opportunity to engage in firefighting and rescue operations while contributing to community safety. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for firefighting, strong conflict resolution skills, and the ability to act swiftly in emergencies. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values wellness, safety, and professional development. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in this rewarding field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and safety program

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Passion for developing in the firefighting field.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide firefighting and rescue operations support.
• Attend at least 25 training events annually.

Skills

Firefighting training

Emergency response

Conflict resolution

Public relations

Job description

Employment Opportunity

FIREFIGHTER

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, while experiencing a diverse, fast-paced, and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known for its diversity and uniqueness, rich in history and culture, and surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and beaches.

We strive to be an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and wellness initiatives supporting work/life balance. We are committed to high standards of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Purpose of the Position

The candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Providing firefighting and rescue operations support in response to fires, disasters, and other emergencies.
2. Attending at least 25 training events annually.

Want to be Part of Our County Team?

To Be Successful in This Position, You Will:

• Possess related training and experience with a demonstrated passion for developing in the firefighting field.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Have good conflict resolution skills.
• Be well-developed in public relations skills.

If this sounds like you, please proceed with your application! For more information regarding specific responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached job description. If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, the full job description will be available once you start your application process.

Position Details

• Salary starts at $21.09/hour and increases with years of service and training.
• Casual position.
• Hours: On call for days, evenings, and weekends.

Competition Number: 44-FF-23

Closing Date: Open until enough suitable candidates have applied to run a training class.

If applying outside of our website, interested candidates can submit their resume via this link.

Candidates from this competition may be considered for future vacancies at the same classification level within the next six months.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.