Working at the City

St. Albert Fire Services means joining a team of dedicated professionals focused on saving lives and protecting properties, as we respond to emergencies 24/7, 365 days a year. As an integrated service, we manage fires, provide medical assistance and conduct rescue operations.

Before You Apply

We seek individuals who are not only skilled, but also embody the values and dedication required to excel in this challenging and rewarding career. Review and understand the job responsibilities before applying, as you prepare for each step of the selection process.

To be a successful applicant, you must:

• Be prepared to travel for recruitment testing.
• Meet the required qualifications.
• Understand the inherent risks of the role, including exposure to hazardous conditions.
• Be committed to maintaining a high level of fitness and wellness, ensuring you are physically and mentally prepared for the demands of the job. These include a high-level of strength, stamina and cardiovascular conditioning, as well as the ability to monitor your personal wellness.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and accountability in all you do. You take initiative and collaborate seamlessly with your team.
• Be able to follow complex orders swiftly and efficiently during emergencies while applying practical knowledge in fire, rescue and EMS operations.

Qualifications & Requirements 

Minimum Requirements to apply: 

• Registered Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Registered Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). 
• Successful completion of the University of Alberta’s Firefighter Physical Fitness test (required upon offer).  

Additional Requirements: 

• Valid Alberta Class 4 driver’s license and a driver’s abstract demonstrating safe driving behaviour (six demerits or fewer).  
• Clear vulnerable sector police information check (required upon offer and a condition of employment).  
• Able to pass physical and medical standards, including eyesight and audible, as outlined in the NFPA standard. Please refer to the NFPA 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments Chapter 6 – Medical Evaluations of Candidates for disqualifying medical conditions.  
  • Disqualifying Medical Conditions
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical assessment. Preference may be given to applicants who already hold qualifications.

Out of Province?

• If you are a paramedic outside of Alberta, you must be fully registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic or an Advanced Care Paramedic by the date of the panel interviews.To learn about how to register in Alberta, visit the Alberta College of Paramedics website 

University of Alberta Firefighter Fitness Test 

Successful completion of the University of Alberta’s Firefighter Physical Fitness Test is a requirement of the role.

You must complete this step by registering for one of the University of Alberta’s Open Testing Dates available on their activity registration website.The candidate is responsible for paying for the cost of the test.

For more information on the test, cost and booking, pleasevisit the University of Alberta Firefighter Fitness Testing website

Recruitment Process 

The recruitment process generally takes six months. We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for the station assessment step will be contacted.

Our process involves the following steps:

• Step 1: Application 
  • Online applications are only accepted during active recruitment periods. You can apply via the City of St. Albert Job Opportunities page:
    careers.stalbert.ca
  • Once you're ready to apply, you will answer some application questions, then click 'Apply for this job.' This will take you to a page to create an online applicant profile (or log-in to an existing profile). You will need to upload two separate documents (cover letter and resume) in support of your application.
• Step 2: Station Assessment 
  • Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend full-day sessions that will include Firefighter Aptitude, Medical Knowledge/OSCE and Job Skills assessments. 
• Step 3: Panel Interviews 
  • Our interview format offers each candidate an opportunity to meet with a panel, comprised of representatives from the Fire Department and Human Resources. 
• Step 4: Reference Checks 
• Step 5: Conditional Offers of Employment 
• Step 6: Pre-Employment Medical Assessment 
  • The medical assessment is a condition of employment and is a general physical, ensuring candidates meet the requirements and physical demands of firefighting. 
• Step 7: Start Date 
  • Upon hire, you will need to obtain aclear vulnerable sector police information check and a 5-year Commercial Drivers Abstract and a 5-year Standard Drivers Abstract obtained within 30 days of your commencement. 

Frequently Asked Questions