Work for the Moncton Fire Department

The Moncton Fire Department is a City of Moncton department responsible for providing emergency services and fire prevention, amongst other services.

 

 

Human Resources 

506-877-7707

Info.hr [at] moncton.ca (info[dot]hr[at]moncton[dot]ca)

655 Main St., Moncton, NB E1C 1E8 

The City of Moncton frequently receives questions about the hiring process and vacancies within the Moncton Fire Department. Applications are accepted only when vacancies exist, and the hiring process is extremely competitive.

Requirements

The recruitment process for the Moncton Fire Department differs from the generic application process for City of Moncton positions. As part of their application, individuals must submit:

  • Resume
  • Any post-secondary education diplomas and certificates
  • Province of New Brunswick Language Certificates (Oral Language Evaluation Only) obtained within the last (3) three years (Must provide ENGLISH AND FRENCH certificates).
  • Current Proof of Certification of NFPA 1001 Level 1 and Level 2 Firefighter from an IFSAC or Pro Board approved accredited agency.
  • Valid Current certification as a Medical First Responder is the minimum, or an Emergency Medical Responder or Paramedic in the province of New Brunswick or equivalency is also accepted.
  • Current Certification in Hazardous Materials Response (Awareness and Operations Level) – NFPA Standard 472/1072 from an IFSAC or Pro Board approved agency.  
  • Valid New Brunswick Driver’s License Class 3E with Air Brake endorsement or equivalency. Ensure a legible copy is attached. Some exceptions may be considered.  
  • The Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) plus a Vo2 MAX according to the York University Fitness Firefighter Assessment Protocol (minimum 45 ml-kg. min) or the York University Firefighter Assessment. Information on these fitness tests is made available in the recruitment package when postings become available.
  • Vision exam – as defined in current NFPA Standard 1582 – successful completion within the last six (6) months.
  • Hearing exam – as defined in current NFPA Standard 1582 – successful completion within the last six (6) months. 

Application Phases

The Moncton Fire Department's hiring process, like other positions within the City of Moncton, is conducted in phases. Candidates will be notified regardless of whether they advance to the next stage.

 

 

FAQ

Applicants who require verbal language assessments can contact the Province of New Brunswick Linguistic Services to set up an appointment. Testing must occur in advance of the application deadline and the results must be included with the application package. Any costs associated with obtaining these tests shall be borne solely by the applicant. Individuals who have been tested within the last three (3) years with the Province of New Brunswick (Oral Language Evaluation Only)  can submit those results. (Please provide English and French certificates). 

Yes, probationary firefighter positions are unionized. The contracts of employment are pursuant to the most recent Collective Agreement between the City of Moncton and the Moncton Firefighters Association (International Association of Firefighters Local 999). The collective agreement is available online here. 

As a unionized position, firefighters receive a salary pursuant to the Collective Agreement. The City of Moncton also discloses the wages and salaries of all municipal positions. The full list can be viewed online here. 

 

The City recruits firefighters on an as-needed basis.

All applications must be submitted online through our online recruitment system at moncton.ca/careers when postings are available.

No, applications can only be submitted when openings exist, and the recruitment process is underway.

Typically, it takes approximately six months from the time applications close until a ‘consideration for hire’ pool is established.

The number of available positions varies. The number of candidates recruited depends on the operational needs of the Department and the number of vacancies that exist.

No, the City of Moncton does not have volunteer firefighters as part of their service.