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CITY OF HAMILTON
Hamilton Fire Department
Volunteer Firefighter
2015 Recruitment INFORMATION GUIDE
(Includes mandatory questionnaire for those applying manually)
CITY OF HAMILTON
Volunteer Firefighter 2015 Recruitment
Job ID#10488
INFORMATION GUIDE
Important Dates to Remember
Dates are subject to change. Please review thoroughly and retain for your records.
CATCHMENT AREA
All applicants must determine if they live within the catchment area prior to applying. To
verify this please refer to the catchment maps available on the City of Hamilton website
www.hamilton.ca/volunteerfire.
Maps are also available to view in hard copy at the Municipal Service Centres.
Note:
for Station #14 you must live within the catchment area or 8 km drive from
Station #14.
Please contact the Area Commanders’ Office at 905-546-2424 ext. 6078 if you have any
questions about whether you live within the catchment area.
1.
2.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Open Date:
Close Date:
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST AND
WRITTEN APTITUDE TEST
Invite notifications will be sent via
e-mail:
Week of July 27, 2015
Invited applicants are required to
attend testing:
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Location for Testing:
3.
Hamilton Fire Department
Indoor Training Facility Building
1227 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton ON L8W 2C7
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Invite notifications will be sent via
e-mail:
Week of September 21, 2015
Interviews will be conducted:
October 5 – October 24, 2015
Location for Interviews:
Various Locations
Volunteer Firefighters 2015 Information Guide Page 1 of 7 4.
CONDITIONAL OFFERS
Conditional offers will be made (via
email) outlining next steps:
Week of November 9, 2015
(Police Vulnerable Sector Check,
Medicals, Licence and Driver’s
Abstract Check, References)
MEDICALS
November or December, 2015
* Note: Your vision will be tested at
the medical. The acceptable vision
required for this position is 20/30 in
each eye without corrective lenses
and satisfactorily complete a colour
vision test.
5.
6.
FIRM OFFERS
Firm offers will be made (via email):
Week of January 17, 2016
RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM
January 28, 2016
Volunteer Firefighters 2015 Information Guide Page 2 of 7 CATCHMENT AREA
All applicants must determine if they live within the catchment area prior to applying.
To verify this please refer to the catchment maps available on the City of Hamilton
website www.hamilton.ca/volunteerfire
Catchment area maps are also available to view in hard copy at the Municipal Service
Centres.
Note: for Station #14 you must live within the catchment area or 8 km drive
from Station #14.
Please contact the Area Commanders’ Office at 905-546-2424 ext. 6078 if you have
any questions about whether you live within the catchment area.
1.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please choose one (1) method only when applying:
Duplicate applications will be shredded.
On-line or Manually.
We strongly recommend applicants apply on-line by attaching their resume and
answering the mandatory on-line questionnaire. If you are unable to apply on-line
you can manually submit your resume and mandatory questionnaire.
If the mandatory questionnaire is not completed in full and/or your resume is not
submitted, your application for Volunteer Firefighter employment will be disqualified.
Any false statements made on your resume or questionnaire will disqualify you from
employment or cause your dismissal.
When to Apply:
Open Date:
Close Date:
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
How to Apply On-Line:
You can apply on-line at www.hamilton.ca/volunteerfire. Reference Job ID#10488.
Once you register or log-in please ensure that your on-line contact information in “My
Profile” is updated to include your current street address, phone number(s) and e-mail
address. Based on the contact information submitted in “My Profile” this will be used
to verify if you live within the catchment area. All forms of communication will be
sent to you via the e-mail address submitted.
Your on-line application must be submitted on-line by Wednesday, June 24, 2015.
Volunteer Firefighters 2015 Information Guide Page 3 of 7 Please Note: Once your on-line application has been submitted if you wish to attach
a revised resume or update your answers for the mandatory on-line questionnaire,
you can do so by reapplying on-line (ensure you use the same User Name) for this
competition before the closing date. Only the last information that you submitted for
this competition will be considered. If you wish to change your personal contact
information (i.e. name, address, phone number, etc.) please do so prior to the closing
date.
If you have forgotten your User Name or Password please refer to the “Login Help” by
selecting at “Jobs at the City”  “Jobs open to the Public  “Login Help”.
For further information on how to apply on-line please refer to the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ’s) on the “Jobs at the City” webpage or at the following link:
http://www.hamilton.ca/CityServices/Careers/FAQ-JobsOpenToThePublic.htm.
How to Apply Manually:
Starting Thursday, April 30, 2015 information packages (including mandatory
questionnaire) may be picked up Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(excluding statutory holidays) at the following locations:
Municipal Service Centres (physical
address):
 300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
 60 Main Street, Dundas
 7 Innovation Drive, 1st Floor, Flamborough
 4280 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook
 777 Highway #8, Stoney Creek
Human Resources (physical
address):
120 King Street West, 9th Floor
Standard Life Building
Hamilton ON
Human Resources (mailing
address):
City of Hamilton
71 Main Street West
Hamilton ON L8P 4Y5
If you are applying manually you must ensure your completed mandatory
questionnaire and resume quoting Job ID#10488 is received by 4:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, either in person at any of the above-noted locations or
by mail per the above-noted mailing address. Applications received after the above
date will not be considered.
2.
PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST AND WRITTEN APTITUDE TEST
Invite notifications will be sent to candidates who qualify via e-mail for the Physical
Agility test and Written Aptitude test.
The test will take place on Saturday,
September 12, 2015.
Volunteer Firefighters 2015 Information Guide Page 4 of 7 Documents Required for Registration:
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A Valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence (street address must match what is listed
on your on-line contact information in “My Profile” or as indicated on your
manual mandatory questionnaire) is required for registration.
Testing:
 Paper and pencils will be provided.
 Calculators are not permitted.
Attire:

Please ensure you wear the appropriate clothing (i.e. active wear - running shoes,
and gym clothes) to complete the physical agility test. We ask that you DO NOT
WEAR SHORTS.
PLEASE NOTE: SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE
PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST AND WRITTEN APTITUDE TEST DOES NOT
GUARANTEE AN INTERVIEW.
3.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Interviews will be conducted from October 5 to October 24, 2015.
selected for an interview you will be contacted via e-mail.
If you are
Required Documents to be Provided at the Interview:
Original and one (1) copy of each of the following documents are required at
the interview:
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A minimum valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence (street address must match what is
listed on your on-line contact information in “My Profile” or as indicated
on your manual mandatory questionnaire is required for this step in the
process.
The City of Hamilton Reference Consent Form will be provided to you when you are
contacted for an interview. You will be required to bring the completed Reference
Consent Form to the interview listing three (3) references. Please note these
employment references must be people that you have reported to and at least one
of the references must be someone you have reported to within the last three (3)
years. Personal references are not acceptable.
If the above information is not provided at the interview, you will be
disqualified from the process and we will not proceed with the interview.
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You must successfully pass the interview process to be considered further.
Volunteer Firefighters 2015 Information Guide Page 5 of 7 4.
CONDITIONAL OFFERS
Conditional job offers will be made based on the number of vacancies. To be eligible
to continue further in the process the following conditions must be satisfied after the
conditional offer is made. Conditional offers will be made via email the week of
November 9, 2015.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
You will be required to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check from Hamilton Police
Services at your own expense. In order for your application to be considered, you
must not have a criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been granted at time
of application.
Medicals – November/December 2015
You will be contacted by the City of Hamilton with a time for your third-party medical
assessment. The required medical documents will be provided to you once your date
has been confirmed. You must successfully complete the medical evaluation to be
considered further.
* Note: Your vision will be tested at the medical. The acceptable vision required for
this position is 20/30 in each eye without corrective lenses and satisfactorily complete
a colour vision test.
Licence and Driver’s Abstract Check
You must have a minimum valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence (address must match
what is listed on your on-line contact information in “My Profile” or as
indicated on your manual mandatory questionnaire) satisfactory to the City of
Hamilton. Your driver’s abstract will be conducted by the City of Hamilton.
Reference Checks
Your references submitted at the time of your interview will be contacted by the City
of Hamilton.
5.
FIRM OFFERS
Firm offers will be made the week of January 17, 2016.
6.
RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM
Hamilton Fire Department – Volunteer Recruitment Training Program for 2015 will be
a concise two-hundred and fifty (250) hour training program that will include the
following:
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Start date –January 28, 2016
Duration - two-hundred and sixty (260) hours, approximately
Conclusion – to be determined
Requirement - Candidates are expected to attend theoretical and practical training
twice over a one-week period from onset to conclusion where indicated. Candidates
should expect eleven (11) hours per two-week period which includes one weekday
Volunteer Firefighters 2015 Information Guide Page 6 of 7 (day or evening, depending on your availability) and a Saturday and/or Sunday. Most
training will occur at Hamilton Fire Department, Indoor Training Facility Building, 1227
Stone Church Road East, Hamilton and other locations as determined. Training
locations are subject to change. Candidates are expected to commit to a minimum of
eighty percent (80%) attendance. In addition, all candidates are expected to achieve
seventy-five percent (75%) or greater on assigned test/examinations and be deemed
“qualified” on practical evaluations in order to successfully complete the program.
Core Training – Candidates will receive theoretical and practical training for live fire
suppression in both residential and high rise structures, vehicle fires, medical First
Responder, Heart & Stroke CPR/Defibrillation, auto extrication, air brake endorsement,
and defensive driving. Additional training at the conclusion of the Recruit Training
Program with our Driving Instructor will qualify the candidate to upgrade his/her
licence to a “DZ” where required.
7.
TRANSFER TO ASSIGNED STATION AFTER RECRUIT TRAINING
After successfully completing recruit training, all Volunteer Firefighters are expected to
maintain an attendance rate of at least fifty percent (50%) of regular training
sessions.
Volunteer Firefighters train a minimum of two (2) hours per week.
Depending on your assigned station this could be on a Monday, Wednesday or
Thursday night. In addition to regular training sessions, Volunteer Firefighters are
expected to attend/complete other mandatory training programs as required which
may or may not occur during their regular scheduled training sessions.
In addition to training, Volunteer Firefighters are expected to attend at least twentyfive percent (25%) of all alarms dispatched out of their assigned station and are
required to participate in at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the regular cleaning of
their station/apparatus and apparatus/equipment inspection at their assigned station.
In addition to the above-noted requirements as a Volunteer Firefighter you will be
expected to:
a) Successfully complete your one (1) year probationary period.
b) Upgrade your driver's licence to a “DZ” class licence within the first year (training
is provided by the department).
c) Observe all rules, regulations, and instructions governing employment by the City
of Hamilton in effect at the time of employment or as established at any
subsequent time during your employment.
d) Maintain and care for all uniforms, protective clothing, equipment and supplies that
are issued to you.
e) Review and follow all applicable City of Hamilton and departmental policies and
guidelines.
For further information, please contact the Area Commanders’ Office at 905-5462424, extension 6078, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Volunteer Firefighters 2015 Information Guide Page 7 of 7 Hamilton Fire Department
PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Revised: March 11, 2015
By: Hamilton Fire Department
Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
The physical tasks that make up this test are designed to relate directly to
firefighting suppression operations.
Firefighters must have the strength,
agility and endurance to carry and climb ladders, wear and use breathing
apparatus, place and operate hose lines, conduct a rescue and many other
demanding evolutions.
As each of the following job-related tasks represents a minimum standard, all
tasks must be completed successfully within the allotted time limit.
These tasks have been employed for screening applicants, and are valid
requirements of firefighting operations.
Prior to commencing the physical agility evaluation, all applicants must sign a
witnessed Physical Agility Evaluation Consent Form, which acknowledges
that the applicant, to the best of his or her knowledge, is capable of
completing the required job-related tasks, and have no medical conditions that
should restrict them from exerting themselves under the conditions outlined in
the following pages.
Applicants should bring running shoes, loose fitting clothing or other
comfortable attire that is appropriate. We ask that you do not wear
shorts. Applicants will be required to wear firefighter turnout gear (bunker
coat, hard hat, gloves, and 30 minute Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
which will be provided to them while they are completing the job-related
testing. The applicant will be wearing the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
to simulate the weight of full turnout gear, which is used on the fireground for
fire suppression operations, and will NOT be required to go on air.
During the evaluation, the examiner(s) have the right to stop the tasks
being performed, if he/she feels that they are being done in an unsafe
manner. When applicants are required to lift or pick up any object,
they shall lift using their legs and not their back. It is also the
applicant's responsibility to notify the examiner to terminate the jobrelated tests if he/she feels any pains, discomforts, fatigue or any
other symptoms during or immediately after the evaluation. The
examiner(s) may also stop the job-related tests upon his/her
observations of any symptoms of distress or abnormal responses, or if
the task performance exceeds a maximum time limit.
Prior to and during the physical agility evaluation, applicants are
encouraged to take the necessary time for warm-up and stretching - to
help avoid any unnecessary muscle strain. Each applicant will be
allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes between events to rest or
stretch.
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Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Task # 1 -- Claustrophobia Test
Wearing a firefighter turnout coat, gloves,
hard hat, and a blackened-out mask, you will
crawl on your hands and knees through a
maze. As you move thru the maze you will
be following the openings in each section by
feeling for the openings with your hand. The
maze will consist of a basic square, whereby
three sides will be closed and one side or
front open. It will also consist of a short
cylindrical tube, and a round opening as well.
You will be monitored by an instructor who
will assist you if you get into difficulty during
the task. The monitor will assist you with
putting on the mask and entering the maze
and upon exiting the maze, the examiner will
tell you to stand and remove your mask.
The applicant must complete this test in less than
six (6) minutes. If the applicant is unable to
complete the test in the required time, removes
his/her mask during the test, or panics while
wearing the mask, the applicant will be classified
as failing the test and all further testing will be
discontinued.
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Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Task # 2 -- Ladder Climb (Applicant to be told
to maintain 3 point contact when climbing)
Wearing a firefighter turnout coat, gloves,
safety belt and rope, you will climb up to the
top of the ladder and touch the ladder tip
with both hands. (The examiner will assist
to secure and remove the safety belt from
the applicant's waist).
After reaching the
tip, proceed down the ladder three rungs
where you will be instructed by the examiner
to take a leg lock.
The leg lock will be
demonstrated to the group by one of the
examiners before the testing begins. Once
the examiner is satisfied that the leg lock has
been completed correctly you will then be
instructed to remove both your hands from
the ladder and lean backwards.
After
completing this evolution you will be
instructed to release your leg lock and
proceed down the ladder to the ground.
The applicant must complete this test in less than
five (5) minutes. If the applicant is unable to
complete the test in the required time, or panics
while climbing the ladder the applicant will be
classified as failing the test and all further testing
will be discontinued.
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Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Task # 3 -- Ladder Lift
Wearing a firefighter turnout coat, gloves
and hard hat you will grasp the marked
rungs of the 4 metre roof ladder, lift it off the
apparatus bracket (as a unit), carry it 15
metres, then place it upright against the wall
with the bottom positioned on a designated
line. Upon direction for the examiner, you
will return the ladder to its position on the
apparatus bracket.
Dragging the ladder during the test results in
a failure.
The applicant must complete this test in less than
four (4) minutes. If the applicant is unable to
complete the test in the required time, or is
unable to complete the required task, the
applicant will be classified as failing the test and
all further testing will be discontinued.
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Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Task #4 -- Victim Drag
Wearing a firefighter turnout coat and
gloves, you will grasp the training dummy
weighing 81 kilograms under the arms and
around the chest and drag it a distance of 15
metres, while weaving in and out of traffic
cones placed 3 metres apart. You will be
disqualified if you pull on the dummy's arms
or use its handle.
The applicant must complete this test in less than
two (2) minutes. If the applicant is unable to
complete the test in the required time, refuses to
or is unable to drag the dummy, or is unable to
complete the required distance, the applicant will
be classified as failing the test and all further
testing will be discontinued.
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Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Task #5 -- Hose Drag
Wearing a firefighter turnout coat and
gloves, you are required to pull a 65 mm
hose filled with water, (not charged) from
the west wall, and advance the line to the
brass drain on the East wall a distance of 30
metres.
The applicant must stay within the boundaries of
the course at all times or you will be disqualified.
The task must complete this test in less than two
(2) minutes.
If the applicant is unable to
complete the test in the required time, refuses to,
or is unable to drag the hose, or is unable to
complete the required distance, the applicant will
be classified as failing the test and all further
testing will be discontinued.
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Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Task #6 -- Weight Carry
Wearing a firefighter turnout coat and
gloves, You are required to pick up two (2)
foam pails weighing a combined weight of 32
kilograms and carry them through an
obstacle course of 15 metres. You will be
required to open a door and proceed through
an obstacle course.
After completing the
obstacle course you will proceed back to the
room where you started with the pails. You
must stay within the boundaries of the
course at all times and you are not allowed
to place the pails on the ground (except to
open the door) during the course or you will
be disqualified.
The applicant must complete this test in less than
three (3) minutes. If the applicant is unable to
complete the test in the required time, refuses to,
or is unable to pick up the pails, or is unable to
complete the required distance, the applicant will
be classified as failing the test and all further
testing will be discontinued.
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Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Task #7 -- Rope Pull
Wearing a firefighter turnout coat, you are
required to hoist a 15m length of 65 mm
hose rolled in a donut, by rope and pulleys
up to the 5th floor mezanine, and lower the
same to the ground in a controlled manner.
This is a timed event and time will be started
as soon as you apply tension on the rope.
The load must be pulled and lowered (in a
controlled manner). When the load reaches
the floor, the time will be stopped. Letting
go of the rope before pulling the load to the
mezanine or dropping the hose when
lowering will cause you to be disqualified.
The applicant must complete this test in less than
three (3) minutes. If the applicant is unable to
complete the test in the required time, refuses to,
or is unable to pull the load, or is unable to pull
the load the required distance, the applicant will
be classified as failing the test and all further
testing will be discontinued.
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Hamilton Fire Department.......... PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
Task # 8 -- Hose Carry/Stair Climb
Wearing firefighter turnout coat, gloves,
hard hat and Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus (no mask), you will lift and carry
over your shoulder a bundle of 65mm hose
(folded and tied), weighing approximately 32
kilograms. Once the hose is placed on your
shoulder you will proceed to the 5th floor
with contact of the handrail maintained and
touching every step. Once you get to the 5th
floor you will switch shoulders with the load
so as to maintain contact on the hand rail for
the decent down the stairs to ground level 4
times in succession without stopping. You
will make contact with every step and not
skip any steps while assending or desending
the stairs.
The applicant must complete this test in less than
ten (10) minutes. If the applicant is unable to
complete the test in the required time, drops the
hose during the test or misses a step while going
up or down the stairs, refuses to climb the stairs
carrying the hose or is unable to complete the trip,
the applicant will be classified as failing the test
and all further testing will be discontinued.
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10488E_Firefighter_Volunteer.htm
OUR VISION
To be the best place in Canada to raise a child,
promote innovation, engage citizens and
provide diverse economic opportunities.
JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 10488
Volunteer Firefighter
Community & Emergency Services
Hamilton Fire Department
Location: Various
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: To be determined
UNION/NON-UNION: GHVFA Local 911 VolFire
GRADE: V1
SALARY/HOUR: $16.770 - $20.960 per hour
*Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH: Temporary Part-Time (Volunteer Firefighter)
Job Description ID #: 5319
JOB SUMMARY:
Responds to Fire, Rescue emergencies and performs firefighting duties and other related work as required. This is manual
work of a hazardous nature involving the fighting of fires, salvage, and rescue work and first aid - generally under the direct
supervision of Department Officers. Regular training and maintenance work of the fire station and equipment is required.
Firefighters may be required to make decisions and work without supervision until an Officer arrives on the scene.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work in a highly structured work environment and follow rules, regulations and procedures of the Hamilton
Fire Department. Must be able to communicate in English both orally and written in order to learn and perform the various
methods and techniques used in extinguishing and preventing fires and rescue techniques.
Must possess and maintain the physical strength and agility to perform arduous work and to competently operate all
firefighting/rescue apparatus and equipment and all safety equipment under all types of adverse conditions frequently for
prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to follow direction, make decisions and to react calmly and quickly in
emergency situations.
Must be able to conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of all types of apparatus and equipment used.
Have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted at time of application. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check
(upon receiving a conditional offer of employment) which is satisfactory to the City of Hamilton will be required at your
expense.
Must possess a valid Class G Driver’s Licence at time of application satisfactory to the City of Hamilton. Must be able to
obtain a DZ licence during the probationary period.
Must successfully complete the recruit training program.
You must live within the encatchment area of the station that you are applying to.
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*Note 1: As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Police Vulnerable
Sector Check at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.
*Note 2: This position requires a valid Class 'G' driver's licence satisfactory to the City of Hamilton and proof thereof is
required at initial conditional offer.
*Note 3: Your vision will be tested at the medical. The acceptable vision required for this position is 20/30 in each eye without
corrective lenses and satisfactorily complete a colour vision test.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If
contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.
The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they
may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience
relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this
posting is open to all applicants
The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification
of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for
dismissal.
External Posting
Please apply on or before: 2015-06-24
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Manual Application for
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
Job ID# 10488 READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY
1. Completed application form including mandatory questionnaire and RESUME must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, to Human Resources or one of the Municipal Service Centres. Applications received after this date will not be considered. All locations are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays). Human Resources (physical address): 120 King Street West, 9th Floor Standard Life Building Hamilton ON Human Resources (mailing address): City of Hamilton 71 Main Street West Hamilton ON L8P 4Y5 Municipal Service Centres (physical address):  300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster  60 Main Street, Dundas  7 Innovation Drive, 1st Floor, Flamborough  4280 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook  777 Highway #8, Stoney Creek 2. Information on this form is not intended to be in contravention of the principles or intent underlying the Human Rights Code and will not be used as the basis of discriminatory treatment. 3. All pages must be completed in full or the application will be rejected. PERSONAL INFORMATION Assigned Applicant ID Number: (Please print clearly) (For HR Use only) Last Name: First Name:
Email Address: Home #:
Any form of communication will be sent to the email address listed Via email: above unless you indicate otherwise. ADDRESS INFORMATION (Please print clearly) Middle Name:
Cell #: Yes  No  Required to assign your application to a specific station; if this is not completed your application will be rejected and you will no longer be considered. Your address must match what is listed on your Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s Licence. Apt #:
City:
Province: Postal Code:
Street Address: Mailing Address: (if different from above): Example: Rural Route etc. FOR HR USE ONLY Catchment Area/Volunteer Station(s): Application Package for Volunteer Firefighter 2015 Recruitment Page 1 of 5 Catchment Area and Volunteer Stations All applicants must determine if they live within the Catchment Area prior to applying. To verify this please refer to the Catchment Area maps available on the City of Hamilton website www.hamilton.ca/volunteerfire. Catchment maps are also available to view in hard copy at the Municipal Service Centres. Note: for Station #14 you must live within the catchment area or 8 km drive from Station #14. Please contact the Area Commanders’ Office at 905‐546‐2424 ext. 6078 if you have any questions about whether you live within the catchment area. STATION # ADDRESS 14 595 Chapel Hill Road Elfrida 15 415 Arvin Avenue Stoney Creek 16 939 Barton Street East Stoney Creek 17 363 Isaac Brock Drive Stoney Creek 18 2636 Highway #56 Binbrook 19 3302 Homestead Drive Mount Hope 21 365 Wilson Street West Ancaster 24 252 Parkside Drive Waterdown 25 361 Old Brock Road Greensville 26 119 Lynden Road Lynden 27 795 Old Highway #8 Rockton 28 1801 Brock Road Freelton Application Package for Volunteer Firefighter 2015 Recruitment Page 2 of 5 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ‐ JOB ID #9708 MANDATORY QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? Yes  No  2. Do you have a valid and current Ontario Class ‘G‘ Driver’s Licence or higher? Yes  No  3. Are you able to obtain a Class ‘DZ’ Driver’s Licence during the probationary period? Yes  No  4. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted? Yes  No  5. Do you live within one of the Catchment Areas? Please refer to the Catchment Area maps found on the Volunteer Firefighter Information Webpage? Yes  No  6. This position requires you to work in confined spaces and high places such as roofs, balconies, ladders, etc. Are you able to meet these requirements of the position? Yes  No  7. Are you able to commit the time required to successfully complete the Recruit Training Program? Yes  No  8. Do you have vision of at least 20/30 in each eye without corrective lenses, normal depth perception and colour vision? Yes  No  9. Indicate your highest level of education achieved:  Less than high school  High School Graduate  College Diploma (2 years)  College Diploma (3 years)  University ‐ Bachelors Degree  University ‐ Honours Degree  Masters Degree  Doctorate  Non‐Canadian Equivalency (degree earned outside of Canada) 10. What is your primary current employment status?  Full‐Time status  Part‐Time status  Casual status  Self‐Employed  Unemployed  Student  Not Applicable Application Package for Volunteer Firefighter 2015 Recruitment Page 3 of 5 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ‐ JOB ID #9708 MANDATORY QUESTIONNAIRE 11. What are your regular scheduled hours of employment? Select all that apply:  Monday to Friday – Day Shift  Monday to Friday – Afternoons or Nights  Shift Work  Unemployed  Not Applicable 12. How long have you resided at your current address?  0 – 6 months  more than 6 months to 1 year  more than 1 year to 3 years  more than 3 years to 10 years  more than 10 years to 20 years  more than 20 years 13. Is your place of employment within one of the Catchment Areas? Yes  No  14. Are you able to leave your place of employment during your regular scheduled hours of work to respond to an alarm? Yes  No  15. Are you available to respond to alarms on weekends and statutory holidays? Yes  No  16. Indicate the number of years of any firefighter experience you have.  0 – 6 months  more than 6 months to 1 year  more than 1 year to 3 years  more than 3 years to 10 years  more than 10 years to 20 years  more than 20 years  Not Applicable 17. Please indicate the type of firefighter experience you have:  Work related  Education  All of the above  None Application Package for Volunteer Firefighter 2015 Recruitment Page 4 of 5 I understand and agree to the following Terms: The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier‐free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department. The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace. It is the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above with their application for this competition and ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants. The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for dismissal. Applicant Name (please print) Applicant Signature Date (mm‐dd‐yyyy) Resume attached (required) Application Package for Volunteer Firefighter 2015 Recruitment Page 5 of 5