Firefighter/Medic
Top Benefits
About the role
Cultivate your Career
Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.
The Opportunity
The City of St. Albert is recruiting individuals to join our Emergency Services department as Firefighter / Medics.
Reporting to a Platoon Chief, these positions are responsible for being the first responders for medical first response and fire suppression emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergencies as part of a team, protecting life and mitigating property loss.
- Perform fire suppression and rescue activities in a wide range of potentially dangerous situations.
- Provide medical care to individuals in need in St. Albert and surrounding communities.
- Maintain professionalism and a state of constant readiness.
Qualifications
- Registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic or Advanced Care Paramedic.
- Successful completion of the University of Alberta Firefighter Fitness Test. Successful tests between May 1, 2025 and November 1, 2025 will be accepted; results must be forwarded to the City of St. Albert.
- A valid Class 4 driver’s license.
- Completion of an NFPA 1001 Level 1 and Level 2 course is a preference.
Hours of Work
Two 10-hour Day shifts and two 14-hour Night shifts followed by 4 days of rest.
Compensation
The salary ranges from $81,195.39 - $140,530.48 per year ($37.18 – $64.35 per hour), including a comprehensive benefits package and Pension Plan.
Why You Should Work With Us
- Join a team with over 100 years of history, proudly delivering high-quality services to residents of St. Albert and surrounding communities each day.
- The St. Albert Fire Service has a dedicated team of peer support volunteers that provide assistance to department employees.
- The ability to serve on a variety of committees and have a say in your workplace.
- Employer paid professional registration fees.
- Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.
Application Information
- If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via our City of St. Albert employment opportunities site stalbert.ca/employment.
- You are encouraged to learn more about this role and the application process via our City of St. Albert Emergency Services site.
Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for evaluation will be contacted.
The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.
About City of St. Albert
The City of St. Albert is proud of its community and all that it has to offer. With its picturesque landscape, outstanding parks and trails, state-of-the-art recreational facilities, robust arts and culture community and countless amenities, this city has it all!
Every day City of St. Albert employees deliver a number of important services and programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life of more than 66,000 residents and business owners.
Firefighter/Medic
Top Benefits
About the role
Cultivate your Career
Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.
The Opportunity
The City of St. Albert is recruiting individuals to join our Emergency Services department as Firefighter / Medics.
Reporting to a Platoon Chief, these positions are responsible for being the first responders for medical first response and fire suppression emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergencies as part of a team, protecting life and mitigating property loss.
- Perform fire suppression and rescue activities in a wide range of potentially dangerous situations.
- Provide medical care to individuals in need in St. Albert and surrounding communities.
- Maintain professionalism and a state of constant readiness.
Qualifications
- Registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic or Advanced Care Paramedic.
- Successful completion of the University of Alberta Firefighter Fitness Test. Successful tests between May 1, 2025 and November 1, 2025 will be accepted; results must be forwarded to the City of St. Albert.
- A valid Class 4 driver’s license.
- Completion of an NFPA 1001 Level 1 and Level 2 course is a preference.
Hours of Work
Two 10-hour Day shifts and two 14-hour Night shifts followed by 4 days of rest.
Compensation
The salary ranges from $81,195.39 - $140,530.48 per year ($37.18 – $64.35 per hour), including a comprehensive benefits package and Pension Plan.
Why You Should Work With Us
- Join a team with over 100 years of history, proudly delivering high-quality services to residents of St. Albert and surrounding communities each day.
- The St. Albert Fire Service has a dedicated team of peer support volunteers that provide assistance to department employees.
- The ability to serve on a variety of committees and have a say in your workplace.
- Employer paid professional registration fees.
- Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.
Application Information
- If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via our City of St. Albert employment opportunities site stalbert.ca/employment.
- You are encouraged to learn more about this role and the application process via our City of St. Albert Emergency Services site.
Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for evaluation will be contacted.
The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.
About City of St. Albert
The City of St. Albert is proud of its community and all that it has to offer. With its picturesque landscape, outstanding parks and trails, state-of-the-art recreational facilities, robust arts and culture community and countless amenities, this city has it all!
Every day City of St. Albert employees deliver a number of important services and programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life of more than 66,000 residents and business owners.