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Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is launching its second career firefighter recruitment drive in as many years.
HRFE welcomed 36 new recruits to the department over the past year. An additional 19 recruits are currently in the fall class and another class of 19 is scheduled to commence training in March 2018.
HRFE wishes to replenish its consideration-for-hire pool through this new recruitment process.
HRFE strives for a workforce representative of the community it serves, and is especially interested in attracting candidates who might not have otherwise pursued a career in firefighting. HRFE has reduced barriers for potential applicants, eliminating the need for post-secondary certification, as well as waiving all costs previously incurred by applicants at various phases of the selection process.
Being a firefighter is a challenging and rewarding career that offers the opportunity to help others, while working as a member of a highly skilled team.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent from another province) with a safe and responsible driving record
- Criminal record check with no job-related convictions of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted
- Ability to communicate clearly in English (oral and written form) under demanding, high-pressure situations
- Must be 18 or older at the time of the application
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
The selection process will include aptitude testing, physical abilities testing, and a panel interview.
If you are community minded, highly motivated, physically fit, and a team player, you should consider becoming a firefighter.
Applications must be submitted through the on-line application system no later than 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST) on Sunday, Nov. 19.
For more information on how to apply, visit https://www.halifax.ca/index.php/fire-police/fire/recruitment