About the role
Internal/External Posting
HR-DFS-2025-45
Job Title: Paid Per Call (Volunteer) Firefighter
Date Posted: Wednesday July 16, 2025
Department: Dryden Fire Service
Closing: 4pm Tuesday September 30, 2025
Location: Hall 1 & 2
Reports to: Fire Chief
On- Call, Volunteer
Hourly Wage: $30.28
Job Summary:
After extensive training, each member is issued a pager and directed to respond to their assigned fire hall when the pager is activated. As a Paid Per Call Firefighter, you will be asked to respond to a variety of emergency incidents, including; structure fires; car accidents; and medical first response. On occasion, you will also be invited to participate in public education events, parades and assist with fire safety inspections.
Position Requirements:
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High school Diploma or equivalent
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Minimum of 18 years of age
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Have a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license
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Complete a physical examination as required by the Dryden Fire Service
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Obtain & maintain valid Standard First Aid with CPR/AED
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Successfully complete the Dryden Fire Service Recruit Training and achieve NFPA 1001 & 1072
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Successfully complete a 12-month probationary period commencing after recruit training
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Maintain at least 30% attendance for incident responses
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Maintain at least 50% attendance for regular weekly skills maintenance training
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Maintain at least 50% attendance for hall checks & apparatus inspections
- Obtain & maintain a valid Ontario Class D license with air brake endorsement within 2 years of hire date
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Apply our core values of integrity, honesty, accountability, teamwork, innovation & Service Excellence in your everyday lives.
Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432.
The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and
selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance
to the Director of Human Resources, or designate.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About City of Dryden
Dryden is a community in motion. A diverse environment alive with activity, commerce, recreation. We are surrounded by nature; connected to the outdoors—lakes, parks, trails. Our people work hard, for each other. We are proud. We care. We hope. Leading the way to a bright future. All paths lead to Dryden—a hub for business, sport, government; the focal point for travelers, visitors, guests. Raise a family, grow a business, build a life. Take one step; take many—blaze your trail in Dryden.
About the role
Internal/External Posting
HR-DFS-2025-45
Job Title: Paid Per Call (Volunteer) Firefighter
Date Posted: Wednesday July 16, 2025
Department: Dryden Fire Service
Closing: 4pm Tuesday September 30, 2025
Location: Hall 1 & 2
Reports to: Fire Chief
On- Call, Volunteer
Hourly Wage: $30.28
Job Summary:
After extensive training, each member is issued a pager and directed to respond to their assigned fire hall when the pager is activated. As a Paid Per Call Firefighter, you will be asked to respond to a variety of emergency incidents, including; structure fires; car accidents; and medical first response. On occasion, you will also be invited to participate in public education events, parades and assist with fire safety inspections.
Position Requirements:
-
High school Diploma or equivalent
-
Minimum of 18 years of age
-
Have a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license
-
Complete a physical examination as required by the Dryden Fire Service
-
Obtain & maintain valid Standard First Aid with CPR/AED
-
Successfully complete the Dryden Fire Service Recruit Training and achieve NFPA 1001 & 1072
-
Successfully complete a 12-month probationary period commencing after recruit training
-
Maintain at least 30% attendance for incident responses
-
Maintain at least 50% attendance for regular weekly skills maintenance training
-
Maintain at least 50% attendance for hall checks & apparatus inspections
- Obtain & maintain a valid Ontario Class D license with air brake endorsement within 2 years of hire date
-
Apply our core values of integrity, honesty, accountability, teamwork, innovation & Service Excellence in your everyday lives.
Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432.
The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and
selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance
to the Director of Human Resources, or designate.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
IfUqNaVvAo
About City of Dryden
Dryden is a community in motion. A diverse environment alive with activity, commerce, recreation. We are surrounded by nature; connected to the outdoors—lakes, parks, trails. Our people work hard, for each other. We are proud. We care. We hope. Leading the way to a bright future. All paths lead to Dryden—a hub for business, sport, government; the focal point for travelers, visitors, guests. Raise a family, grow a business, build a life. Take one step; take many—blaze your trail in Dryden.