ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Considering a career as a firefighter?

A career with a fully integrated fire and emergency medical service (EMS) is exciting, fulfilling, diverse and challenging. We are ready to respond to any emergency 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

We are a dedicated team of emergency services professionals who respond quickly and effectively. If you thrive on teamwork, want to help those in need, and have a desire to contribute to your community, consider applying today.

The City of Spruce Grove is currently recruiting candidates for Temporary Full-Time Firefighter positions. We may use this selection process to fill future full-time vacancies.

Rates are currently under review between the City of Spruce Grove & Spruce Grove Firefighters and the Association International Association of Firefighters Local 3021.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Before you submit your firefighter application, take the time to learn all you can about the job and requirements. Familiarize yourself with the job tasks and the different steps in the selection process.

• Although exciting, this is also a dangerous job. You may be exposed to many hazardous conditions, loud noises, and contaminants, and have to work in extreme temperatures.
• You need to be prepared to travel (if required) to complete various testing events. It is not always possible to participate in multiple tests in one trip.
• A commitment to maintaining a daily fitness regime and monitoring your personal wellness is essential to ensuring personal safety and longevity. Make sure you have the strength, stamina and cardiovascular conditioning required to take on the physical challenges of this career.
• Ethical behaviour and accountability must be part of your nature. Taking responsibility for and ownership of your actions is vital to success in the hiring process.
• An ability to carry out orders at emergencies, combined with the capacity to assess and act on own initiative and/or work effectively as part of a team.
• Job fit is one of many critical factors considered in our decision-making processes. Successful completion of all steps in the process does not ensure a job offer.
• You must be able to follow and act on complex oral and written instructions; you will be evaluated on these skills throughout our assessments.
• A practical understanding of a wide range of subjects related to fire, rescue, dangerous goods and EMS, including the ability to operate and understand the operation of mechanical equipment
• Your demeanor and input throughout the selection process are taken into consideration as part of the final hiring decision.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a Registered Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Registered Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Proof of registration must be uploaded at the time of application.

• *National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 – Level I & II certification (*This qualification may be obtained within one (1) year of date of hire).

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• NFPA 1001 – Level I & II certification

• Emergency medical/fire response work experience

• Current International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS) certification.

• A valid Class 3 drivers license and Air Brake (Q) endorsement.

COMPETENCIES:

Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one’s team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization’s capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Hold a valid Class 4 Driver’s License. This will be provided in the form of a Driver's Abstract demonstrating a satisfactory driving record with six demerits or fewer.
• Have the ability to successfully obtain, and maintain, a Vulnerable Sector police information check (required upon offer and is a condition of employment).

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. You must indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received, so please apply early.

WHY WORK FOR US?

This Temporary Position is subject to the provisions of the Collective Agreement between the City of Spruce Grove and Spruce Grove Firefighters Association International Association of Firefighters Local 3021.

• Wellness Initiatives
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Volunteer Opportunities

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Community and Protective Services - Protective Services - Fire Services

Opening Date

Mar 09, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 29, 2026 11:59 PM

Starting Date

May 04, 2026