Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself inspecting buildings for fire hazards and compliance with Fire Prevention? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Casual Firefighter to respond to Structural Fires, Forest Fires, Hazardous Materials Incidents, High Angle and Confined Space Emergencies, Medical Responses, Auto Incidents and other such emergencies. .
What will you be doing!
- Participating in health and safety meetings.
- Driving and operating fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
- Responding to Structural Fires, Forest Fires, Hazardous Materials Incidents, High Angle and Confined Space Emergencies, Medical Responses, Auto Ex Incidents and other such emergencies.
- Assisting with updating and reviewing pre-incident plans.
- Reviewing all departmental policies, procedures and pre-incident plans regularly, as directed by Management.
- Participating in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.
- Participating in the training program to meet departmental regulations.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for :
- Education
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)
- Post-secondary diploma in Firefighter Education or NFPA 1001 equivalent.
- Experience
- Must meet the NFPA 472 standard for Hazardous Materials Responder Technician Level.
- Must meet the NFPA 1006 standard for Rescue.
- Must meet the requirements of S-103 standard for Wildland Firefighters.
- Maintain certification in first aid/CPR/defibrillation /O2 therapy.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Maintain a valid “DZ” Ontario driver’s licence or equivalent.
- Meet the minimum departmental medical and physical requirements.
- Maintain the knowledge, skills to complete the normal daily duties of an industrial firefighter including but not limited to assisting with the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems.
- Successfully complete the firefighter training program.
- Effectively communicate using a 2-way portable radio.
- Utilize 3-way communication.
- Communicate effectively both written and orally.
- Represent the Fire Department in special events related to fire protection.
- Work a continuous rotating shift schedule that involves working nights, weekends, holidays, etc
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions :
- Work outdoors for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions under extremely physically demanding conditions. Physical demands include extended periods of standing and walking while wearing prescribed equipment (i.e. bunker gear, SCBA, station uniform).
- Participating in physical training activities in order to maintain required level of physical fitness.
- Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, bending, and handling of materials.
- Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might ignite, leak, spill, or release.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- Tuition support
- and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:
CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
