Volunteer Firefighter

The Township of Puslinch is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighters for the Puslinch Fire and Rescue Service. If you are compassionate, motivated towards a challenging and rewarding career, strive to make a difference in your community, and enjoy helping others, then this may be the opportunity for you. The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Possess a valid G Driver’s Licence.
• Able to provide a recent satisfactory driver’s abstract (within 30 days) in good standing and to the satisfaction of the Township of Puslinch.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required upon hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to respond to matters of a sensitive nature and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Able to respond to emergencies with no prior notice.
• Must live within 8km of the Township boundary.
• Fulfill the physical requirements of the position including heavy lifting and the ability to work under strenuous conditions.

A Volunteer Firefighter is an unpaid position that potentially leads to a Probationary Firefighter position. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply with a detailed resume, cover letter, and completed Application Form to hr@puslinch.ca. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you require an accessible version please contact admin@puslinch.ca or call (519) 763-1226 ext. 207.

The Recruitment Manual and Application Form are available by visiting our website at www.puslinch.ca. The fire department will be hosting a Firefighter Recruitment Information Session at the Puslinch Community Centre (23 Brock Rd S) on Thursday November 14th from 7PM to 8:30PM. This session will provide detailed information regarding the recruitment process and job requirements.

We thank all applicants, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Township of Puslinch is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.