CITY OF HAMILTON Hamilton Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter 2016 Recruitment INFORMATION GUIDE (Includes mandatory questionnaire for those applying manually)
CITY OF HAMILTON Volunteer Firefighter 2016 Recruitment Job ID#11802 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 https://www.hamilton.ca/jobs-city/jobs-open-public/catchment-area. Please note, we are not accepting applications for Station #17. 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 Open Date: Thursday, July 14, 2016 Close Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 2. WRITTEN APTITUDE TEST Invite notifications will be sent via e-mail: Invited applicants are required to attend testing: Location for Testing: Week of September 6, 2016 Saturday, September 17, 2016 Hamilton Fire Department Indoor Training Facility Building 1227 Stone Church Road East Hamilton ON L8W 2C7 3. INTERVIEW PROCESS Invite notifications will be sent via e-mail: Week of September 26, 2016 Interviews will be conducted: October 3 October 17, 2016 Location for Interviews: Various Locations Volunteer Firefighters 2016 Information Guide Page 1 of 7
4. PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST Invite notifications will be sent via e-mail: Invited applicants are required to attend testing: Week of October 24, 2016 November 5, 2016 5. CONDITIONAL OFFERS Conditional offers will be made (via email) outlining next steps: MEDICALS Week of November 14, 2016 (Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Medicals, Licence and Driver s Abstract Check, References) November 23 & 30, 2016 * 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. 6. FIRM OFFERS Firm offers will be made (via email): Week of December 19, 2016 7. RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM January 3, 2017 Volunteer Firefighters 2016 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 https://www.hamilton.ca/jobs-city/jobs-open-public/catchment-area. 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: On-line or Manually. Duplicate applications will be shredded. 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: Thursday, July 14, 2016 Close Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 How to Apply On-Line: You can apply on-line at https://www.hamilton.ca/jobs-city/jobs-open-public/volunteerfirefighter-recruitment Reference Job ID#11802. 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, August 17, 2016. Volunteer Firefighters 2016 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. How to Apply Manually: Starting Thursday, July 14, 2016 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) in Human Resources: Human Resources 120 King Street West, 9 th Floor Standard Life Building Hamilton ON If you are applying manually you must ensure your completed mandatory questionnaire and resume quoting Job ID#11802 is received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the above-noted address. Applications received after the above date will not be considered. 2. 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 17, 2016. Documents Required for Registration: 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. PLEASE NOTE: SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE WRITTEN APTITUDE TEST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN INTERVIEW. 3. INTERVIEW PROCESS Interviews will be conducted from October 3 to October 17, 2016. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted via e-mail. Volunteer Firefighters 2016 Information Guide Page 4 of 7
Required Documents to be Provided at the Interview: Original and one (1) copy of each of the following documents are required at the interview: 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. You must successfully pass the interview process to be considered further. 4. PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST Invite notifications will be sent to candidates who qualify via e-mail for the Physical Agility test. The test will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Documents Required for Registration: 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. 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. 5. 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 14, 2016. 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 Volunteer Firefighters 2016 Information Guide Page 5 of 7
not have a criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been granted at time of application. Medicals November 23 & 30, 2016 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) with 0 demerit points and 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. 6. FIRM OFFERS Firm offers will be made the week of December 12, 2016. 7. RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM Hamilton Fire Department Volunteer Recruitment Training Program for 2016 will be a concise two-hundred and fifty (250) hour training program that will include the following: Start date January 3, 2017 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 (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. Volunteer Firefighters 2016 Information Guide Page 6 of 7
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. 8. 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 twenty-five 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 905-546-2424, extension 6078, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteer Firefighters 2016 Information Guide Page 7 of 7
Manual Application for VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER Job ID# 11802 READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY 1. Completed application form including mandatory questionnaire and RESUME must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, to Human Resources. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Human Resources is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays). Human Resources (physical address): 120 King Street West, 9 th Floor Standard Life Building Hamilton ON 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 (Please print clearly) Assigned Applicant ID Number: (For HR Use only) Last Name: First Name: Middle Name: Email Address: Home #: Cell #: Any form of communication will be sent to the email address listed above unless you indicate otherwise. Via email: ADDRESS INFORMATION (Please print clearly) 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. Street Address: Apt #: City: Province: Postal Code: Mailing Address: (if different from above): Example: Rural Route etc. FOR HR USE ONLY Catchment Area/Volunteer Station(s): Application Package for Volunteer Firefighter 2016 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 https://www.hamilton.ca/jobs-city/jobs-open-public/catchment-area. Catchment maps are also available to view in hard copy at the Municipal Service Centres. Please note, we are not accepting applications for station 17. 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 2016 Recruitment Page 2 of 5
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER - JOB ID #11802 MANDATORY QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? 2. Do you have a valid and current Ontario Class G Driver s Licence or higher? 3. Are you able to obtain a Class DZ Driver s Licence during the probationary period? 4. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted? 5. Do you live within one of the Catchment Areas? Please refer to the Catchment Area maps found on the Volunteer Firefighter Information Webpage? 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? 7. Are you able to commit the time required to successfully complete the Recruit Training Program? 8. Do you have vision of at least 20/30 in each eye without corrective lenses, normal depth perception and colour vision? 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 11. What are your regular scheduled hours of employment? Select all that apply: Application Package for Volunteer Firefighter 2016 Recruitment Page 3 of 5
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER - JOB ID #11802 MANDATORY QUESTIONNAIRE 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? 14. Are you able to leave your place of employment during your regular scheduled hours of work to respond to an alarm? 15. Are you available to respond to alarms on weekends and statutory holidays? 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 2016 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 2016 Recruitment Page 5 of 5