Okotoks Fire & Rescue is seeking eligible candidates to become full-time Firefighters with our organization to help meet the needs of the community. Okotoks Fire & Rescue operates out of two stations and respond to over 1,000 calls/year. Okotoks Fire & Rescue is unionized local IAFF 4829.

The Opportunities:
The Okotoks Fire Department is hiring for three (3) full-time Firefighters. Key responsibilities include having an in-depth knowledge of Fire Services and their responsibilities, including engaging in activities of fire prevention and suppression, rescue work, medical care, delivery of various public safety programs, operation and maintenance of specialized firefighting equipment
and fire safety code inspections. You will learn to deal with emergency situations, demonstrate ability to adapt and learn, and have a strong commitment to customer service. Okotoks Fire & Rescue is committed to a collaborative fire and emergency medical service environment.

Compensation: $33.23/hour

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, and pay a non-refundable $150 registration fee online on the Town of Okotoks website.

This is an extension to our previous posting; applicants who previously applied do not need to submit their applications again.
Apply by March 30, 2023.
For full details and to apply, visit okotoks.ca/careers 

Requirements - What You Bring:
• Excellence in Communication
• Compassion
• Fast and Sound Decision-Making Skills
• Courage
• Physical Stamina and Strength
• Passion for Community and the Fire Service
• High school diploma
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 and 2 (IFSAC and/or Proboard)
• NFPA 1002 Operator (IFSAC and/or Proboard)
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness (IFSAC and/or Proboard)
• ICS 100 (200 Preferred) (IFSAC and/or Proboard)
• Primary Care Paramedic (formerly EMT-A), be ACP registered and in good standing
• Valid Class 3 and 4 Alberta Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement, and no more than six demerit points
Our firefighters are expected to be available for off-duty page outs; therefore, you are required to live within 15 minutes of Fire Hall #1. You must be available to work a repeating schedule that averages 42 hours/week, consisting of 4 days on, 4 days off.

Additional assets include specialty training (i.e. pump or ladder operation, tech rescue), higher education (diploma/degree), and being a Safety Codes Officer.

The Selection Process:
Our recruitment process includes the following:
1. Okotoks Physical Abilities Test
2. Job Skills Test
3. Interview and presentation
4. Written Aptitude Test
5. Medical Assessment