Ilderton Fire Department - Fire Fighter (Reserve

The strength in Middlesex Centre lies with its people. Located just west of the City of London, Middlesex Centre’s rural communities and small towns make it a great place to live, work and play. Position Summary Reporting to their respective station Captain, the Probationary Volunteer Firefighter is responsible for fire suppression, rescue, tiered medical response, and public education and prevention duties. Minimum Requirements - Be 18 years of age or older and legally entitled to work in Canada - Possess an Ontario High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent - Possess a valid and unrestricted Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License or equivalent - Have or willing to attain a Ontario “D” driver’s license with “Z” endorsement within one (1) year or as available (Initial costs assumed by Municipality) - Have or willing to complete the local NFPA 1001 Level I and II program within one (1) year or as available (Costs assumed by Municipality) - Willing to complete the Firefighter Services of Ontario clinical and medical assessments including an acrophobia, claustrophobia and skills testing confidence course (Costs assumed by Municipality) - Provide a clear Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check - Provide proof of immunization from COVID-19 (2 valid doses), Red Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German Measles), Tetanus/Diphtheria and Hepatitis B (within Health Canada suggested timeframes) - Have a minimum of one-year work experience in the field of construction and/or various skilled trades, emergency medicine, large vehicle operation, fire prevention, firefighting or equivalent - Demonstrate past and/or current community involvement (e.g., volunteering, mentoring etc.) - Possess superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively as a member of an effective and professional team - Have a strong desire to serve the community, possess a strong work ethic, sense of loyalty and duty, coupled with the ability and willingness to follow direction promptly and efficiently - Must be able to participate in weekly training and truck checks - Must live and/or work in close proximity to one of Middlesex Centre’s five fire stations. Station locations can be found at middlesexcentre.ca/fire - The expectation from paging to arriving on-scene (from work or home), in most cases, is not more than 10 minutes Middlesex Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us in confidence of any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process.