Paid On Call Firefighter Recruitment

Paid On Call Firefighters are a key part of the Kenora Fire and Emergency Services response team. You can be part of this team.

When to apply

We are currently accepting applications for Paid On Call Firefighter positions.

Jobs

Recruitment process

Learn about the steps to become a Paid On Call Firefighter. Dates are subject to change.

Step 1 - orientation session, May 10, 2022

Those wishing to apply may attend an orientation session. This session is designed to provide you with an overview of the fire service, a detailed description of the tests used by the Fire Department, and to provide you with answers to any questions you may have about the recruitment process.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Kenora Fire and Emergency Servicee Station #1, 100 Fourteenth Street North, Kenora.

Step 2 - applications accepted from April 19 to May 13 at 3 p.m.

Submit a resume, cover letter, and a Fire Fighter application package to the City of Kenora Human Resources Department

on or before May 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Step 3 – aptitude screening, week of May 16, 2022

Selected candidates will be invited to complete an Aptitude Screening Test. Applicants must be able to attend testing date:

Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m.; or
Saturday, May 20, at 9 a.m.

Step 4 - Occupational Physical Assessment/Acrophobia Test, week of May 23, 2022

Applicants who advance from the Aptitude Screening stage must complete an Occupational Physical Assessment/Acrophobia Test.

The tasks that make up the physical testing are designed to reflect job-specific tasks required to perform firefighting duties. This analysis aims primarily to provide you with a realistic idea of incident tasks you will be expected to perform and to provide the Fire Department with a valid assessment of your physical capabilities relative to the functions required by the position.

Tasks include:

Stair climb
Hose drag
Equipment carry
Ladder raise and extension
Forcible entry
Search
Rescue
Ceiling breach and pull

Step 5 - interview, week of May 30, 2022

Candidates for interviews will be selected. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all those who apply.

Candidates will be required to bring additional documentation and proof of credentials.

Step 6 - documentation, week of June 6, 2022

Suitable candidates will be required to:

Provide medical documentation from a physician stating they are medically cleared to perform the role;
Submit a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening through the Ontario Provincial Police; and
Submit an Ontario Driver’s License Abstract (a 3-year uncertified record).

Step 7 - selection, week of June 13, 2022

We will complete the final selection of suitable candidates. The start date is set for the week of June 20, 2022.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for consideration as a Paid On Call Firefighter for Kenora Fire and Emergency Services, you must:

Have a principal residence and/or employment within the municipality or a reasonable response time to the fire station as time is critical in responding to emergency incidents.
Willingness to commit to a minimum of 2 to 3 hours weekly.
Have a valid Class G driver’s license, have or be able to obtain, a valid ‘D’ Driver’s License with ‘Z’ endorsement and have an acceptable drivers abstract.
Have a Grade 12 Diploma or the educational equivalent.
Be able to communicate clearly and understand both orally and in written English.
Be in good health and be capable of handling intense, sustained physical effort.

Other general information

The Paid On Call Recruit Training Program takes approximately twelve months to complete. Participants are expected to train:

Every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Typically every fourth Saturday.

After approximately four months, Recruits are invited to attend their assigned station's regular weekly training:

Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Paid On Call firefighters receive remuneration for each hour worked and responding to incidents on a similar basis.

Paid On Call Firefighters are supplied with personal protective clothing in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and City of Kenora policy. Paid On Call Firefighters are also provided with Workplace Safety Insurance.

Recruitment process guide

View the Paid On Call Recruitment Process Guide for more details on the job duties, work performance, and training and participation of the position.

Questions

Thank you for considering joining the Kenora Fire and Emergency Services. We acknowledge the effort every applicant puts into the pursuit of being a firefighter and their desire to assist in the protection of the community.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Fire Chief Dave Pratt, 807-467-2094