Paid On Call Firefighter Recruitment

Paid Per Call Firefighters are a key part of the Kenora Fire and Emergency Services response team. You can be part of this vital team that provides important services for our community.

When to apply

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

Jobs

Recruitment process guide

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

Recruitment process

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

Step 1 - orientation session, May 9, 2023

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 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

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

Step 2 - applications accepted from April 11 to May 12 at 3 p.m.

Submit a resume and cover letter to the City of Kenora Human Resources Department at hr@kenora.ca

on or before May 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Step 3 – aptitude screening, week of May 15, 2023

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

Step 4 - Occupational Physical Assessment/Acrophobia Test, week of May 23, 2023

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 29, 2023

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 5, 2023

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 12, 2023

We will complete the final selection of suitable candidates. The start date is set for the week of June 19, 2023.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for consideration as a Paid Per 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 5 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 Per 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 Per Call firefighters receive remuneration for each hour worked and responding to incidents on a similar basis.

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

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