Temporary Summer Firefighter Position

Temporary Summer Firefighter Position-2026

Temporary Summer Firefighter Position - 2026

The Wembley Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the Temporary Summer Firefighter position. This position spans eight (8) thirty-five (35) hour work weeks.

In collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada Summer Job Program, the Wembley Fire Department is offering this opportunity for the 2026 spring/summer work term. This position entails 280 Hours of work.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Hourly Rate:$25.00/HR

Hours of Work: Hours of work are flexible between the hours of 08:00-18:00

Position Type: Temporary/Contract

Benefits/Pension: None - This position does not qualify for benefits or pension plan through the Town of Wembley

Paid Vacation:None - This position does not qualify for paid vacation time

Start Date: The start date is flexible and can begin between May 1st, 2026 - June 1st, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age, inclusive, at the commencement of employment, adhering to the CSJ program guidelines.
• Applicantsmustbe Canadian citizens, permanent residentsor individualswhohavebeenconferred refugee protection undertheImmigrationandRefugee ProtectionAct.
• Applicants must possess legal entitlement to work as per relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• Valid Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• NFPA Firefighter 1001 Level I and or II considered an asset.
• Possession of a Class 3Q driver's license is considered an asset.
• Driver Operator and/or pump operator experience or NFPA 1002 Driver Operator/NFPA 1002 Pump Operator is considered an asset.
• Completed written questionnaire (Summer Student Application Questionnaire - 2026 - see below questions to be attached to your resume)
• Current Resume

The following questionnaire must be completed and submitted with your application. You may fill in this questionnaire digitally or attach a separate sheet with your answers. Your answers should be at least 100 words in length.

1. Why are you interested in the Summer Student position?

2. What do you think the role of a summer student is? Describe what a typical day might look like if you were successful in this position.

3. Identify two (2) areas of personal growth you would like to work on if you are successful in this position.