We're Hiring - Auxiliary Firefighters

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Auxiliary Firefighters.

Qualifications are as follows:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent (GED).
• Require a valid Class 4 Manitoba Driver’s License with Air Endorsement, or obtain within three (3) months.
• Must successfully complete the ICS 100 online course within six (6) months.
• Requires Standard First Aid with Level C – CPR (Emergency Medical Responder is preferred) or be able to obtain within six (6) months.
• Must reside within 2 miles (3.2 km) of the City of Portage la Prairie’s corporate limits.
• Must be able to commit to carrying a pager and be available on call for emergency calls.
• Successful passing of Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Check and ability to maintain ongoing.
• Successful passing of Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks and ability to maintain ongoing.

Wage Information:

Fire Fighting & Training Rate of Pay $22.09 per hour.

Please forward application to:
Human Resources, City of Portage la Prairie
97 Saskatchewan Avenue East
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8
E-mail HR@city-plap.com 

Applications must be received by 4:30pm Friday March 14th, 2025 and marked “PT FIRE FIGHTER”.

We thank all applicants for applying, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.