Edmonton

[JustinB]

The city of Edmonton is hiring.

www.edmonton.ca
Go to Emergency Services.

[Hally]

as of june 1?

[colin911]

I can only find that they're hiring EMT ambulance and EMT paramedics ... and that posting closes on April 15. It doesn't say anything about hiring firefighters ... unless you have to call them to find out.

[FireEMTGuy]

It opens june first.

http://www.edmonton.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_269_212_0_43/http%3B/CMSServer/COEWeb/emergency+services/fire+and+rescue+services/our+team/Recruitment.htm

[hom4er]

Does anyone know what the minimum requirements are for Edmonton?
Thats all I want to know.

[BCFFFV]

hom4er..........Here they are I copied them from the city website. Make sure you check them yourself and do your own homework before trying to get the job.....I'm not trying to be too critical but someone just posted the link above.....Good Luck.





To apply for the firefighter posting, you need the following qualifications:

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
Alberta College of Paramedics - Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) registration number. An Emergency Medical Responder certificate is not required at time of application, however proof of registration through Alberta College of Paramedics is required two weeks prior to the Threshold Knowledge Test. A copy of the registration card must be provided to Human Resources two weeks prior to the Threshold Knowledge Test.
Valid Class 3 Alberta operators licence with air brake endorsement or proof of equivalency.
Drivers abstract with seven demerits or less on date of application
Security clearance from recognized police agency that is marked "clear" and issued within six months of application date. No exceptions
Minimum visual standard – 20/30 (6/9) or better in each eye without visual aids, peripheral minimum 120 degrees in each eye, color minimum Holmgren or Farnsworth 15 safe, minimum six month waiting period following eye surgery (see note 1)
Minimum hearing standard – thresholds no greater than 30 decibels in each ear at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz (see note 1)
Canadian citizenship or legal permanent residence (certificate of citizenship and/or birth certificate, landed immigrant documentation)
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English under stressful conditions
Notes:

All candidates who progress to the medical evaluation stage are tested by the City of Edmonton to ensure they meet visual and hearing standards. The above standards are provided as information and if an applicant doubts whether they meet these standards, they should be examined prior to applying. Candidates who receive prior testing will still be tested by the City of Edmonton to ensure results are accurate and consistent.
You will be disqualified if copies of certificates, diplomas, licenses, security clearance, and driver’s abstracts are not submitted with application form.
A $50 non-refundable processing fee must be submitted by money order only, payable to City of Edmonton.
To find schools that offer the Emergency Medical Responder course, contact the Alberta College of Paramedics at (780) 466-2772.




For more information contact
Human Resources
Emergency Response Department
10351-96 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 2H5
e-mail: erdrecruitment@edmonton.ca

Note: The firefighter recruitment process is subject to change.

[hom4er]

Hey BCFVV,

Haven't been on the site for awhile but thanks for the info. Im flyin out west on the 3rd of June for Calgary, dont think im gonna do the Edmonton thing. Doubt the processes are interchangeable. I know there close but they dont like each other that much...lol. Thanks again.

[Ebon]

Hey bro

The processes definately are not intechangable at all, however you may want to consider trying for Edmonton since from what I understand they will be making a list of 150 guys again. They also have a fairly competitive process none of that pass/fail junk at any stage!

[FireEMTGuy]

psst.... it's open! :)

[Ebon]

They changed the check list this year abit eh.

I am going to be trying out again this year in the off chance I don't make probation where I am going in August hehe!

Buggers failed me on my interview last year *cry*.

Are you with edmonton FF/EMT Guy ?

And good luck to all who apply!

[RyanV]

Did last years application form for Edmonton have a lot more to it than this years?

I can't remember spefically, I've looked at so many city's forms.

[EMRredneck]

Hey...does anyone know when the last time Edmonton went through a hiring stint. I seem to remember about a year ago but who knows, maybe I'm full of Ka-Ka! I also have some 1081 experience and my Vehicle Extrication module...would that move me closer to the top of the list say? Also, once in and trained up a bit, would they pay for EMT-A training? Does the Union agreement allow for that? Any feedback would be hugely appreciated.

[LFD_FF17]

They are doing one right now. And I think they have had at least 2 in 2005. They are hiring like crazy.

[FireEMTGuy]

Edmonton's last competition/opening was last spring. From that they developed a list of 150 recruits most of which are already on the job or in class.

It is extremely doubtful (I would say never but I can't speak offically) that the EFD will pay for your EMT.

[dentedhead]

They are doing one right now. And I think they have had at least 2 in 2005. They are hiring like crazy.

Are you applying?

Dentedhead