Fire Department Assistant

JOB TITLE: Fire Department Assistant, Summer Student Position

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department

REPORTS TO: Deputy Fire Chief and/or Fire Chief

RATE OF PAY: $17.50/hour

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1

Position:Fire Department AssistantDate: February 1st, 2024
Affiliation: Contract 40 hours/week Rate of Pay: $17.50/hour
Department:Fire DepartmentLocation: Fire Hall, 33 Chemaushgon Road

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume by February 15th, 2024 at 4:30 PM to the attention of Jennifer Peplinski, Acting Clerk by email to recruitment@bancroft.ca.
Please clearly state the position title you are applying for in the Subject line.

Position Overview:

The Town of Bancroft is hiring a Fire Department Assistant, Summer Student position to participate and have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring quality and attention to detail is maintained. The Fire Department Assistant will assist with various administrative tasks as well as help with equipment maintenance and repair within the Fire Department. This is a contract position at 40 hours per week, commencing May 6th
2024 (flexible) and ending September 1st, 2024 (flexible). The rate of pay for this position is
$17.50/hour. The preferred candidates will be enthusiastic and have an interest in and demonstrate core competencies including, but not limited to communication, interpersonal skills, technical skills and analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with information management in support of planning, media relations, promotions, Geographic Information System (GIS), fire and emergency response programs delivery;
• Help with equipment maintenance and repair, conduct warehouse and inventory duties, and support science and technology projects related to the fire program;
• Aid with resource management programs by travelling with staff on field trips to conduct surveys, data collection, mapping, inspections, and interviews;
• Provide administrative and clerical support, including organizing and maintaining files and provide word processing support (e.g. compose routine correspondence, prepare reports, presentations, graphics, etc.).

Qualifications, Skills & Job Knowledge:

• Class “G” driver’s License – minimum “G2”;
• Criminal Record Check required;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Technical skills and knowledge;
• Computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint);

• Analytical and organizational skills;
• Work independently or as part of a team;
• Students who are attending a post-secondary institution in September 2024 preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Working in the Fire Department Office or outdoors;
• Weekend work as required;
• Work sitting at a desk and computer or telephone;
• Physical lifting and standing for extended periods of time;
• Be able to follow a routine and repetitive tasks;
• Student required to have green patch work boot;
• You will be working outdoors in diverse weather conditions with physical activity involved, including traversing through fields, streams, and forests, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• All Summer Students will be given an opportunity to assist with Town events, meaning some limited weekend work may be available.

The number of available positions is subject to change dependent upon budget approval, and grants received. We thank all applicants who respond to this advertisement. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Act for the purposes of candidate selection. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation or alternative-format, please call 613-332-3331 or email recruitment@bancroft.ca for assistance.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person