Prior to being considered for employment, individuals must successfully complete the recruitment and selection process outlined below. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. Recruitment information is subject to change.
Firefighter-paramedic recruitment information session
If you missed our May 10 information session, please see a recording below. Please note, the closing date to apply during this recruitment period is May 28.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- NFPA 1001 Level I and II; (Pro Board or IFSAC certified)
- Candidates must be registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics (AOCP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
- Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) Certification
- Valid Alberta Class 4 Driver's licence (with Q endorsement) or equivalent out of province required
- Valid Alberta Class 3 Driver's licence (with Q endorsement) or equivalent out of province preferred
- Criminal record with Vulnerable Sector Check is required
Application review |
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After completing the application online, a review will be conducted by Human Resources and Regional Emergency Services. Applicants who meet the requirements listed in the posting may be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Proof of qualifications must be provided to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. |
Aptitude test |
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This timed multiple-choice test will assess reading comprehension and vocabulary, logical reasoning, mechanical aptitude, spatial orientation and the candidate's ability to understand job-related information. Candidates will be notified of their test results within one hour of completing the test. For candidates that are not from Fort McMurray, the aptitude test may be completed online through invigilation. Candidates will need to arrange to have their exams invigilated. Candidates are responsible for any expenses incurred when writing an invigilated examination. Most invigilators request a fee to invigilate examinations. Only candidates who meet the minimum competency score will be considered for advancement to the physical fitness test. |
Physical fitness test |
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Candidates are tested for physical fitness to ensure they possess necessary firefighter physical capabilities and are responsible for booking directly with the University of Alberta. Successful completion of the firefighter physical fitness testing from the University of Alberta is required within the last six months. Should the U of A be unable to offer testing services we will make alternative arrangements locally through the Syncrude Sport and Wellness Centre. Detailed physical testing information Each test requires maximum effort. All tests are completed while wearing firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) that weighs approximately 22 kg (50 lbs.). This ensemble includes flash-hood, gloves, pants, boots, jacket and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). You will not breathe from the SCBA, but you must carry it. For safety during both the treadmill test and job-related test, running shoes are substituted for firefighting boots. After completing the treadmill test, you will rest for 60 minutes before starting an orientation to the job-related performance tests. The orientation to the job-related tests consists of a walk-through session to practice each of the tasks. This will take approximately 30 minutes and will familiarize you with testing procedures and provides a suitable warm-up for the demanding tests that follow. Each test is followed by a rest period of 3 minutes for recovery and hydration. You are not permitted to leave the testing area or remove the PPE during the rest periods. All candidates who pass the physical fitness test will have their scores evaluated. Only the highest ranked candidates will proceed to the interview stage of the recruitment process. |
Interview |
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The interview panel consists of employees from the Regional Emergency Services and Human Resources departments. The interview is designed to measure the candidate's:
At the time of interview candidates must provide the following documentation in two (2) unsealed envelopes: Envelope #1
Envelope #2 1) Up to date record of immunizations for the following:
2) RES recruitment pre-placement medical forms with supporting documentation, which would be provided to shortlisted candidates, including the following*:
If you have a chronic medical condition, please ensure the appropriate medical form is completed (these forms are not required if there are no underlying health conditions). *This list is subject to change. Medical information is not reviewed by the interview panel. A checklist will be provided to the candidate at the end of the interview to ensure all required documents are included in the envelope. |
Reference checks |
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Candidates are required to provide three (3) work-related supervisory references (at least one from their current or most recent employer) at the interview stage of the process. |
Background check |
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Candidate's background, including personal, work, and criminal history will be reviewed and evaluated. |