About this role
Ready to make a difference in your community, take on a challenge, and be part of a team?
Our responders are regular people that wish to help their communities. They come from all walks of life and want to make a difference. Our paid responders provide their time to train and respond to incidents and work beside our career and paid responder firefighters from other stations. They are trained, dedicated and committed to helping people in their time of need. You can train to become a medical first responder, firefighter or both.
Paid responders are compensated by their fire department to train and respond to incidents.
Paid responders are trained to respond to emergency incidents of all kinds. They respond to fires, rescues, medical, hazardous materials, and many other types of calls. Paid responders train to achieve required skills. They maintain and clean equipment and apparatus and work with our partners to mitigate emergency incidents. They also support their respective communities through public education and support of community activities.
Paid responders will be able to complete training in diverse competencies such as:
FirefightingVehicle rescue and extricationMedical pre-hospital careSpecialized rescue, Ice, rope, farm, large animalWildland firefightingDangerous goodsWe are recruiting for all the locations listed below. Applicants who apply must live within 15km of the stations listed below:
Hamlet of La Glace Station #1Hamlet of Bezanson Station #9Hamlet of Teepee Creek Station #2Hamlet of Hythe Station #4Beaverlodge Fire DepartmentSexsmith Fire DepartmentWembley Fire DepartmentWhat we offer:
Ability to help your community and connect with community membersWork with a great teamFlexibility to work with your schedule and interestsAbility to transfer to any fire station in North America once education certification is completeAdditional benefits like WCB coverage and life insurance coverageFree training, including advanced medical training, basic first aid, driver training and moreCompensation is provided for training and all assigned duties.What we expect:
Positive, team-oriented attitudeAptitude for physically demanding but rewarding workAdditional 2.5 hour training sessions per weekSome weekend training is involvedPlease attach your resume and a current driver's abstract to your application.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 780-532-9722.
If you're interested in becoming a paid responder, you're required to:
Be at least 18 years of ageHave a current Alberta Driver's LicenceDemonstrate a safe driving record with a Drivers AbstractHave a Grade 12 education or GED equivalentHave a RCMP Criminal Record Check - vulnerable sectorHave a doctor's letter confirming you're medically fit to perform firefighting dutiesIf you are between the ages of 16 -18 you can apply to become a Cadet Firefighter The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one positionThis posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.