Job Description

Division: Fire Services
Department: Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: Lionel E. Lalonde Centre

Job Status: Permanent positions

Affiliation: SPFFA Local 527
Hours of Work: 84 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Current rate of Pay: $70,925.24 per annum (rate will be adjusted in 2026)

The start date will follow the selection process.

Characteristic Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Chief Mechanical Officer.

1. Conduct routine maintenance on specialized equipment (e.g., fire trucks, generators, pagers, basic firefighting equipment, including hose repairs, Jaws of Life, pumps).

2. Perform vehicle and equipment checks in accordance with City of Greater Sudbury (CGS) and Fire Services policies and procedures. Prepare and update appropriate documentation as required.

3. Drive Fire Services vehicles in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and CGS and Fire Services policies and procedures.

4. Evaluate the condition of trucks and equipment to ensure they are in good working order and state of repair, are operational and meet required standards.

5. Assist in the technical testing of fire equipment (e.g., ladders, pumps, aerials, gas monitoring devices, Jaws of Life) as required.

6. Prepare and maintain records of testing, repair, replacement, and maintenance for audit and control purposes in accordance with policies and standards required by the Fire Services.

7. Perform the duties of the fire ground technician at the training centre (e.g., the confined space simulator, the flash over unit and the smoke tower).

8. Responsible for the maintenance of adequate supplies, review and maintain inventory of supplies, prepare orders within budgeted amounts, and check packing receipts. Fill orders for supplies requested from fire stations. Ensure the timely delivery of supplies, mail, and equipment to all fire stations.

9. Maintain, test, and certify all municipal self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); track SCBA maintenance and repairs; document all SCBA testing as required by applicable codes; fit test personnel as required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

10. Order, receive, and issue SCBA components; work with vendors; perform inventory checks, coordinate warranty repairs of SCBA and compressors; service, repair and test air samples from all fixed air compressors on a quarterly basis; document all testing required by applicable codes.

11. Attend technical training sessions as required.

12. Attend at emergency scenes to assist as required.

13. Perform all duties in accordance with federal and provincial legislation, GCG and Fire Services Policies and Procedures.

14. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.

15. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• 3M Scott Air-Pak SCBA Certified Technician II or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience including truck and equipment operation and maintenance, and inventory control and purchasing.
• Relevant experience in operation of the fire ground training simulators considered a major asset.
• Previous firefighting experience or knowledge considered as an asset.
• Knowledge of the legislation that affect the fire service including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Fire Prevention and Protection Act.
• Demonstrate ability to repair and maintain basic firefighting equipment, standardized vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs utilizing safe operation of hand tools.
• Ability to work with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g., the ability to receive/respond to emails, files maintenance, word processing and spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval, etc.).
• Ability to use tools and equipment required to perform the work.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with staff, clients, and suppliers in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely and possess a valid “DZ” driver’s licence.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
  • .doc
  • .docx
  • .txt
  • .pdf
  • .rtf
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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