Essential Qualifications:

•Minimum of Grade 12 education or equivalent education

•Firefighter Level I and Firefighter Level II (IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited) before employment as a HRFF. Applicants holding FF I & FF II certificates without the IFSAC or Pro Board accreditation are encouraged to apply. SJFD can assist in navigating the accreditation process. See link to Firefighter Certification process for the province of New Brunswick here: Firefighter Certification Program of New Brunswick (gnb.ca)

•Valid Driver's License. A minimum of Class 5 is required. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Class 3E within six (6) months of employment

•Oral Proficiency level of intermediate in English as determined by the Province of New Brunswick

Note: SJFD will provide opportunities for applicants selected for the fitness assessment to visit the training grounds to become familiar with equipment and requirements prior to testing.

Your application must include all of the following:

a.Resume/ CV

b.Copy of high school diploma and related post-secondary education

c.Copy of current certification of fire certifications NFPA 1001 Level I & II Firefighter: (IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited) or indication of intention to participate in certification process with GNB

e.Copy of valid driver's license

h.Copies of any additional certificates for other qualifications as presented in the resume

NOTE: Applications must be submitted using the online application system. If issues occur while uploading additional documents, please call 506-658-2866 for assistance.

The City of Saint John strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)