Probationary Volunteer Firefighter | City of Hamilton

Do you have a desire to help keep your community Healthy and Safe? The Hamilton Fire Department is looking for individuals who have and can demonstrate the personal values of trust, honesty, integrity, compassion and empathy and can perform as part of a team. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to perform a number of tasks including: fire protection and rescue services, fire inspection and public education within established policies and guidelines. With our continued commitment to an inclusive workforce, one of the strengths of our Department is the diversity of our people. We encourage you to join the Hamilton Fire Department as a Volunteer Firefighter and experience one of the most rewarding, engaging and exciting opportunities within your community.

Grade 12 or approved equivalent. You must live within the volunteer response area that you are applying to. Must be able to work in a highly structured work environment and follow rules, regulations and procedures of the Hamilton Fire Department. Must be able to meet performance levels as outlined in the collective agreement including emergency responses, weekly training session requirements and regularly scheduled station duties. Must be able to respond to emergency response calls. Preference will be given to those able to accommodate varied shifts. Must be capable of learning and performing the various methods and techniques used in extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue techniques. Ability to conduct routine cleaning of all types of apparatus and equipment used. Ability to communicate in English both orally and written. Ability to make decisions and to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Must possess and maintain the physical strength and agility to perform arduous duties and to competently operate all firefighting/rescue apparatus and equipment and all safety equipment under all types of adverse conditions frequently for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to acquire a general knowledge of hazardous materials, poisonous substances, arson detection, life safety systems and other job-related subjects and be familiar with the procedures associated with these functions. Must possess the ability to perform within confined spaces or high places. Must be able to successfully complete a psychological assessment completed by a mental health professional of the employers choosing. Candidates will not be provided with the results of or feedback from their psychological assessments. Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or equivalent with zero demerit points and satisfactory to the City of Hamilton at time of application and must be maintained throughout the entire process. Must be able to obtain an Ontario Class “DZ” Licence prior to completion of probationary period. Must successfully complete the recruit training program which consists of in class training within the prescribed requirements of the collective agreement.

If moving forward in the process, you will be contacted by the City of Hamilton with a scheduled medical assessment conducted by a third-party organization. Please note the following vision requirements: Have visual acuity, minimum requirement of 20/30 corrected OR 20/40 uncorrected both eyes tested together, normal depth perception and colour vision. If moving forward in the process, you will be contacted by the City of Hamilton and will be required to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check, at your own expense. You must have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted at time of application. Photo ID is required at time of testing and throughout the process (one of the following): Driver’s Licence, Military ID, Passport, Health Card.