Airport Firefighter Jobs

Job Summary And Requirements
This posting is for anticipatory permanent, auxiliary on call or casual positions.
Highways And Public Works – Who We Are
Highways and Public Works employees are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.
This opportunity…
This position is responsible for undertaking aircraft fire rescue operations and ensuring the safe evacuation of passengers and crew, initiating fire suppression activities, carrying out fire prevention activities, performing routine maintenance of firefighting equipment, and carrying out other duties related to fire, health and safety, and security programs at the Erik Nielson Whitehorse International Airport (ENWIA). If you enjoy working in a team environment, understand and respect the chain of command, are available for shift work, are physically fit and dedicated to the health and safety of others, we want to hear from you.
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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Valid Class 3 driver’s license
• Incident Command System level I-100
• Completion of Level 1 Structural Firefighter Certification (NFPA1001 or equivalent)
• Valid First Responder Level First Aid Certificate
• Experience in structural firefighting and operating rescue firefighting vehicles

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to work well in a dynamic team environment
• Availability to work assigned shifts
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of structural firefighting and emergency medical practices
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in emergency situations
• Ability to act responsibly and apply professional judgment

Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Yukon Class 3 driver’s licence with air endorsement.
Maintain a passport.
Must acquire a Transport Canada Transportation Security Clearance (within 8 months); Restricted Radio Operator’s License and Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (within 2 months)
This is a Designated Position under the Yukon Government Occupational Health Evaluation Guide and must Pass and maintain a Physical Abilities Test and an Occupational Health Evaluation.
Job Requirements
Shift work, including working weekends and statutory holidays, wearing a uniform provided by the department, completing an annual Physical Abilities Test, and maintaining fire certifications annually.
Additional Information

• Find out what we offer our employees
• See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014

Questions?
If you have questions about applying for a job with Yukon government or need accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Gillian Smith at [email protected] .
Eligibility List
12 months