| Date Posted: | Sep 20, 2023 | |
| Closing Date: | Dec 03, 2023 |
| Location: | Lethbridge & area | |
| Status: | Full-Time |
Description
The City of Lethbridge, Fire & Emergency Services, is accepting applications for permanent, full-time ACP / PCP Paramedic & Firefighters.
The City of Lethbridge serves a community of over 106,000 residents and is committed to delivering fire, rescue and emergency medical services that “earns the trust, respect and confidence of the community”. Lethbridge is one of the warmest and most sun-filled locations in Canada, is only two hours south of Calgary and is close to the Rocky Mountains and the U.S. border. We enjoy family-oriented neighborhoods and have a wide array of recreational and cultural activity choices. We are looking for a results-oriented team member who demonstrates professionalism and is committed to providing exemplary public service. We invite you to join our diverse and innovative organization which offers people the opportunity to make a difference.
The City of Lethbridge has provided fire and emergency services in an integrated system since 1912. The service is one of the few integrated services in Canada and offers a unique and challenging career for people looking to experience the best of the fire and EMS profession. Please note that these positions are subject to continued external contract funding.
Qualifications
Minimally, candidates must be registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Candidates registered as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) are given preference. As a prerequisite, candidates are to have completed the University of Alberta Fire Fighter Physical.
If shortlisted, the process includes a written aptitude and medical knowledge tests, medical scenario testing, a behavioral descriptive job interview, and psychological evaluation. Prior to being offered employment, candidates must pass a comprehensive medical. Firefighting training to the NFPA 1001 standard, firefighting experience and experience in an EMS system is an asset.
Upon start date, candidates are required to have a minimum of a Province of Alberta Class 4 Drivers license. Within the first 12 months of being hired, candidates are required to obtain a Class 3 license and ‘Q’ endorsement for Air Brakes. There is no reimbursement for this cost by the Employer.
How To Apply
For further information on this opportunity, please contact:
Fire Administration Office at 403-320-3800 or firedepartment@lethbridge.ca
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application package as advised above online at: www.lethbridge.ca
Job posting closes on: December 3, 2023 at 11:59PM
All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.