HOLIDAY RELIEF FIREFIGHTER

Saint John’s Fire Service has been operating since 1786, providing a variety of services including Fire Rescue and Suppression; Technical Rescue; Hazardous Materials Emergency Response; Fire Prevention; Fire Investigation; and Medical First Responder to the community of Saint John and surrounding areas. Saint John Fire is a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering a high standard of service to our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our collaborative and passionate team prides itself on our involvement and support of many community initiatives supporting the vision of a growing, vibrant, and safe Saint John.

Qualified individuals interested in a rewarding and challenging career with the Saint John Fire Department are invited to apply for Holiday Relief Fire Fighter (HRFF) positions. These multi-skilled individuals will complete our team and replace permanent Fire Fighters as needed. HRFF’s are required to work 24-hour shifts, weekends, holidays and are subject to emergency call in on short notice. HRFF’s are casual employees however typically work full-time hours for approximately 11 months of the year depending on operational needs.

2024 HRFF Information Session Video

Link to 2024 Posting

Required qualifications 

Minimum of grade 12 education or equivalent

Firefighter Level I & II (IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited)

Valid driver's license. A minimum of Class 5 is required. Successful candidates will be required to obtain Class 3E within 6 months of employment

Hazardous Materials for First Responders Operations Level  (IFSAC or Pro Board)

Medical First Responder with CPR - Certified within the last year

How to apply

When recruitment is open, applicants must submit a resume as well as the following documents:

Copy of high school diploma and related post-secondary education

Copy of current certification of NFPA fire certifications 1001 Level I & II Firefighter: (IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited )

Copy of current Medical First Responder & CPR certification

Copy of valid driver’s license

Security clearance from your local police headquarters

Motor vehicle abstract from the Provincial Motor Vehicle Office

Copies of any additional certificates for other qualifications as presented in the resume

Selection process 

Those candidates chosen to participate in the selection process will be required to undergo rigorous physical fitness and medical evaluations at their own expense.

Fitness Assessment: Canadian Forces Firefighter Physical

Candidates who are successful in the preliminary evaluation will be required to attend a 7 to 8 week, full-time, intensive training session at the Saint John Fire Service Training Centre. Candidates must make themselves available for all prescheduled components of the selection process. Successful candidates must also complete a 12-month probationary period before qualifying for the HRFF list.

Camp Courage NB 2023

Saint John hosted the first Camp Courage New Brunswick in August 2023. The camp provides the opportunity for young females and gender diverse teens an opportunity to explore careers as first responders. Thirteen participants had a chance to learn more about police, fire and paramedicine during the 4 day interactive camp. We closed out the week with a mock scenario that had the campers respond to a motor vehicle incident involving an impaired driver. Partnering with MADD and the Atlantic Exhibition this was a fun opportunity to showcase what they learned and increase awareness about impaired driving. 

Stay tuned for future Camps. Learn more about Camp Courage here. 

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All routes and schedules are available for download, in PDF format, below.

CURRENT DETOURS AND SERVICE CHANGES

MAIN LINES

WEST-SIDE ROUTES and West FLEX Zone

FLEX West service

NORTH AND SOUTH ROUTES and Millidgeville FLEX Zone

FLEX Millidgeville service 

EAST-SIDE ROUTES and East FLEX Zone

FLEX East service

COMEX

Since 1985, the Centre Communautaire Samuel-de-Champlain has been the essential site for services offered in French in the Saint John region. Located in Millidgeville, this community centre is managed by the Association Régionale de la Communauté francophone (ARCf) de Saint-Jean. 

Services: 

• La Croisée Help Centre: reception, wellness, early childhood, community development, support for newcomers and seniors and much more.
• Samuel-de-Champlain early learning centre 
• Le Cormoran public Library 
• Sociocultural program 
• Health and wellness advice 
• Space rental: meeting rooms, theatre, classrooms (details in the amenities tab) 
• Famille et petite enfance francophone Sud (family support) 
• Médisanté medical clinic 

Amenities and available space rentals: 

• Louis Vermeersch Theatre 
• Multifunctional space (meeting room, classroom) 
• Organization room (meeting room, meetings) 
• Salon Irène Grant-Guérette (visual art exhibition room, meeting room, meetings) 
• Foyer Anne Church (open space for meetings) 
• Classroom in the evening 
• Cafeteria 
• Professional kitchen 
• Gymnasium 
• Palestra or mini gymnasium 

The deadline for submissions is generally 4 p.m. on the Wednesday before a scheduled meeting. Deadlines for individual applications can be found in the Public Notices.

Submissions will be shared with Saint John Common Council and relevant staff and become part of the official public record. Submissions will also be posted on the City's website attached to the relevant agenda item. Your name will be posted with your comments, but your mailing address, phone number, and email address will not be posted online.