Firefighter - Full time

Work location

City of Clarence-Rockland
Full-Time Position 40 hours/week

Position summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief of the Building and Protective Services, as the Firefighter, you will be expected to provide rescue, extinguishment, ventilation, overhaul and forced entry operations in fire situations. You will also be expected to provide advanced medical response, ice and water rescue, and operate various types of equipment and apparatus.   Clarence-Rockland Firefighters also conduct fire prevention, public education and in-service inspections, as well as prepare training evolutions in order to benefit all Clarence-Rockland Firefighters.  

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a career firefighter or 5 years as a volunteer firefighter. 
  • Have successfully completed grade 12 secondary education or equivalent.  
  • Ability to assist and provide expertise in fire and explosion investigations. 
  • Ability to assist in providing sound judgement and expertise in the delivery of Fire Code related inspections and advice. 
  • Ability to assist in the building, design, and deliver training in the areas of fire operations, medical response, and rescue activities. 
  • Ability to provide presentations, discussions and present various public educational efforts related to public safety. 
  • Possess and maintain a valid “DZ” driver’s licence.  
  • NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 & 2 certification or grandfathered equivalency.  
  • NFPA 1072 Hazmat Operations.
  • NFPA 1002 Pump Operations.
  • NFPA 1006 Water and Ice Rescue.
  • Bilingual (spoken & written).  

Assets:

  • Post-Secondary education. 
  • NFPA 1035 Level 1.

Salary

$71 555 to $102 222 as per the collective agreement.

Successful applicants may be invited to conduct a written and/or physical fitness tests, as well as a medical exam.

Candidates are fully responsible for all costs associated to tests or examinations required by the Fire Department.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

Interested candidates are asked to email their resumes at hr@clarence-rockland.com by 4:00 p.m. on September 26, 2025.  It is important to indicate the position title "Firefighter” in the subject line. 

Job Posting: 2025-047