Recruit Paid-on-Call Firefighter

Job summary

Recruit firefighters are responsible for responding to emergency calls and participating in regular training sessions to maintain operational readiness. They must also ensure the maintenance of firefighting equipment and enforce health and safety regulations during emergency operations.

Job details

Community and Protective Services Division Fire Services Department Posting: External Competition No. CPS-26-20 Join Our Team! The City of Wetaskiwin Welcome to the home of possibility! Wetaskiwin is a collaborative and inclusive place where we share ideas for making things better and turn these ideas into actionable plans. Our values are Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity. Here, we cultivate well-being through our team's dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships. The Opportunity Are you driven by pride, honour, integrity, and a strong sense of community? Do you value family and thrive as a true team player? If so, you might have what it takes to step into a life-changing role. Being a Recruit Firefighter is more than just a job—it’s a commitment to serving others. In this vital role, you’ll attend hands-on training sessions, answer the call during critical emergency response, work side-by-side with your crew, and operate state-of-the-art equipment and apparatus. Who Are Recruit Firefighters Recruit (Paid-on-Call) Firefighters are your neighbors, your colleagues, and your friends. They are people from all walks of life who respond when paged to handle emergencies in our community. The fire and rescue service is one of the most diverse and challenging professions. You will train for situations such as structure fires, hazardous chemical spills, vehicle collisions, ice rescue, medical emergencies, and almost any other emergency situation in between. We aim to develop our firefighters into highly skilled and active contributing members of the community who can work efficiently in a team environment while in high-stress situations. For more than 100 years, our local fire department has strived to adapt and change to the risks, threats, and challenges faced in our City. Wetaskiwin Fire Services prides itself on being a team-oriented department that works diligently to prevent fires, protect life and property, and mitigate all emergency situations. We are a vibrant service that values our past, sees present possibilities, and embraces the challenges of the future! We are committed to providing the citizens of Wetaskiwin with the best service possible. What You Will Do In this role, you will uphold the department’s motto of “Pride, Honor, Integrity" while responding to emergency calls (following the initial probationary period), as directed by your Lieutenant or Captain. You will be responsible for ongoing training in emergency procedures and ensuring the maintenance and readiness of all firefighting equipment. A key part of your duties will be enforcing provincial, municipal, and City health and safety regulations to protect both firefighters and the community. Applicant Requirements Commitment: Emergencies can happen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Firefighters are required to attend a weekly two-hour training session on Thursday evenings and respond to emergency callouts when available. Physical and Mental Fitness: Firefighting is physically and mentally demanding. Applicants must: Be at least 18 years old Grade 12 education or equivalent Undergo a pre-employment medical examination based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Maintain a level of physical fitness required for the position Pre-Employment Requirements: Provide a clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector check Submit a driver’s abstract demonstrating safe and responsible driving behavior Possess First Aid CPR Certification or willingness to acquire Driver's License: Hold and maintain a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license Recruits will receive training to obtain a Class 3 license with an air brake endorsement Attendance at Weekly Training: Fire practices are held every Thursday from 7- 9 p.m Recruits will serve a one-year probationary period Applicants must live within a 10km radius of the City of Wetaskiwin What We Offer Comprehensive Training: We provide lifelong learning opportunities that extend beyond firefighting. From ladder operations and knot-tying to basic first aid, the skills you develop will benefit you both on and off the job. You will complete the Fire Department Recruit training program and will start the NFPA 1001 Level I Firefighter Training Program. Personal and Professional Challenges: Firefighting presents dynamic challenges that push you to grow both physically and mentally. The sense of accomplishment in overcoming these challenges is life-changing! Compensation: As a Recruit Paid-on-Call Firefighter, you will be compensated for responding to emergencies and participating in required training sessions. Prioritizing Mental Health: The City of Wetaskiwin is dedicated to the well-being of our team. We are proud to provide all firefighters with a competitive annual mental health benefit to support them both on and off the job. Application Deadline and Details Application deadline: November 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m. MST How to apply: Click on the APPLY located at the top of the page. NOTE: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume/or online application. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are available to respond to emergencies during the daytime, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or statutory holidays. Interviews for the position will be conducted after the closing of the position. For more information on Wetaskiwin's Fire Services, visit Fire Services City Page The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement will be utilized for this employment opportunity only and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The City of Wetaskiwin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, HR@wetaskiwin.ca

What you’ll do

Recruit firefighters are responsible for responding to emergency calls and participating in regular training sessions to maintain operational readiness. They must also ensure the maintenance of firefighting equipment and enforce health and safety regulations during emergency operations.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a Grade 12 education and a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license. Candidates are required to pass a medical examination, maintain physical fitness, and live within a 10km radius of the City of Wetaskiwin.

Benefits

• Mental health benefit
• Comprehensive training
• Lifelong learning opportunities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency response
• Firefighting
• First aid
• CPR
• Equipment maintenance
• Teamwork
• Physical fitness
• Hazardous material handling
• Vehicle collision response
• Ice rescue
• Safety regulation enforcement
• Emergency Response
• Resourcefulness
• Fire Service
• Productivity Improvement
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes
• Valid Driver's License
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Basic First Aid
• Mental Health
• Chemical Accidents
• Disabilities
• Emergency Procedures
• Physical Fitness
• Lifelong Learning
• Operations
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Firefighter
• Fire Fighters
• Firefighters