About this opportunity
Trans-Care Rescue is seeking a full-time professional to join its remote response department, specializing in vehicle extrication and technical rescue across a large response area.
The role suits an experienced responder with strong teamwork, sound judgment and the ability to make effective decisions in high-stress situations. Preference may be given to applicants in Saskatoon and the surrounding area.
Responsibilities
- Remain response-ready 24 hours a day while on shift.
- Maintain vehicles, extrication tools, rope, breathing apparatus, extinguishers, PPE and associated rescue equipment.
- Provide peer and public instruction and education.
- Coordinate with mutual-aid departments according to response needs.
- Perform emergency medical response.
- Operate emergency-response vehicles safely.
- Liaise with other emergency agencies, including police and medical services.
Qualifications
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Professional Qualification Levels I and II
- NFPA 472 Dangerous Goods: Operations
- NFPA 1051 Wildland Firefighting
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or MFR
- Valid Class 4 or 5 driver’s licence
- Minimum five years of relevant experience
- Safe driving record, pre-employment drug screening and criminal record with vulnerable sector check
- Physical fitness for emergency-response duties
