Greater Toronto Airports Authority Probationary Firefighter Eligibility Hiring List Recruitment Process

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1 Greater Toronto Airports Authority Probationary Firefighter Eligibility Hiring List Recruitment Process General Information The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment. Please review all of the following information carefully before completing and submitting an application. This overview summarizes the key components of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Probationary Firefighter Eligibility Hiring List Recruitment Process ("Eligibility Hiring List"). All eligibility criteria and requirements for each step of the process are listed. To obtain a position on the Eligibility Hiring List, qualified applicants will be required to participate and achieve the required proficiency in a: Written Aptitude and General Firefighter Knowledge Examination On-site Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) Panel Interview There are up to fifty (50) spaces available on the eligibility list, which will be effective from January 1, 2013 to December 31, Candidates who successfully achieve a spot on the Eligibility Hiring List may be contacted during this time period if a suitable probationary firefighter position becomes available at the GTAA. The deadline to apply is October 12, 2012 by 1600 hours. The Firefighter's Job A career as a GTAA firefighter is both challenging and rewarding. Working under the general direction of the Fire Chief and supported by a dynamic leadership team, firefighters are located in one of two fire stations that provide emergency response at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Our Operations division is in excess of 68 full-time employees. On average, firefighters respond to approximately 4,500 emergency incidents annually. All firefighters at the GTAA are members of the Pearson Airport Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 4382, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Duties Fighting fires Responding to medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents within Toronto Pearson International Airport Performing fire ground and rescue operations for structural emergencies Performing fire ground and rescue operations for aircraft emergencies Educating the public about fire prevention and fire safety practices Responding to hazardous materials emergencies 1 of 7

2 Conducting inspections Maintaining firefighting apparatus, equipment and fire stations Working and contributing as part of a team Other projects and duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Firefighters are expected to maintain and demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, solve problems and work as part of a dynamic team. They must demonstrate leadership and collaboration; communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; have a high attention to detail; and be proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Outlook and basic skills in Excel. Proficiency is also required in basic web-based programs such as an in-house Learning Management System. In addition, they must possess excellent interpersonal, customer focus and organizational/time management skills. A firefighter must be physically fit to handle the sustained, intense, physical effort required to perform their duties. Firefighting is not a 9 to 5, Monday to Friday job. It is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week public service commitment that involves working weekends and holidays. The GTAA Fire and Emergency Services currently work a 24-hour shift pattern, and those who are successful will need to be able to work these irregular hours or similar irregular hours. Teamwork is of the utmost importance in the fire service. Firefighters live and work together in close quarters throughout their shifts, and they depend on each other to perform their duties successfully. Whether sharing routine tasks at the fire station, contributing to special projects and assignments, providing services during an emergency, or assisting other agencies and/or the public, firefighters must demonstrate reliability and the willingness to complete assigned tasks and participate fully as a team member. When not responding to calls or performing other duties, a significant amount of time is spent training, upgrading and maintaining skills, knowledge and physical fitness requirements to meet current job standards. Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining personal protective gear and other firefighting equipment is also part of a firefighter's responsibility. Getting Started It is important that you read and understand all information provided associated with the Eligibility Hiring List recruitment process. Candidates will be asked to meet specific criteria and submit documentation throughout the recruitment process. The information you provide and all related documents become part of the overall assessment during the selection process. 2 of 7

3 Qualifications and Requirements for the Eligibility Hiring List Recruitment Process Upon submitting an application, candidates must fulfill the following requirements: Pre-Requisite Firefighter Training verification of one of the following components: a. OFM/OAFC Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Program Certificate or approved equivalent (NFPA-1001, IFSAC, Pro-Board, IFE); or b. Ontario Firefighter Certification with firefighting experience; or c. Previous experience as a full-time firefighter Be legally entitled to work in Canada (must be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, landed immigrant or hold a valid work permit) Possess a valid Ontario unrestricted Class D driver's licence with Z air brake endorsement Ability to understand and communicate clearly in English under stressful conditions Ability to work a 24-hour shift (weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays) Have completed a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12) or academic equivalent, as approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education Have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted Possess a valid Basic Rescuer or Level C CPR certificate Ability to provide the originals of all certificates and credentials at the GTAA's request. All credentials submitted must be valid and current as of the date of your application. Additional Minimum Qualifications and Requirements to be assessed during the process: Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) Have prescribed 20/30 uncorrected vision in each eye without corrective lenses, with colour vision, depth perception and peripheral vision that is safe for firefighting. Have prescribed normal unaided hearing (hearing thresholds no greater than 30 decibels in each ear at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz) and no significant loss in higher frequencies. Eligibility Hiring List Recruitment Process The GTAA Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) and the GTAA People and Culture will be overseeing the recruitment process for the GTAA Fire and Emergency Services Probationary Firefighter positions. Candidates must successfully meet the required standards of each of the following steps to be considered for this position. 3 of 7

4 Step 1: Application Submission All applications must be received on or before 1600 hours on October 12, 2012 to be considered active in the process. Please ensure you use your legal name as it appears on your government-issued identification on your application. Photo identification corresponding to the name supplied on your application will be required bearing your likeness to complete other steps of the process. Candidates must maintain a current address for the duration of the recruitment process as candidates will only be notified using this means of communication. We thank all applicants and advise that we will only be contacting the candidates that meet the submission pre-requisites to attend the written aptitude test. You may submit your application and supporting documentation using , confidential fax, by mail or in person. For environmental reasons, we prefer electronic submissions by , but will also accept submissions by fax, mail or in person. If you have questions on the process, please contact people_and_culture@gtaa.com and your question will be directed appropriately. people_and_culture@gtaa.com Confidential Fax: (416) Mail or personal submission: Re: Greater Toronto Airports Authority Probationary Firefighter Eligibility Hiring List Recruitment Process c/o People and Culture Department Greater Toronto Airports Authority 3111 Convair Drive, PO Box 6031 Toronto AMF, Ontario, Canada L5P 1B2 We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected to attend the Written Aptitude and General Firefighter Knowledge test will be contacted by . Step 2: Written Aptitude and General Firefighter Knowledge Test Only those qualified candidates whose name appears on the accepted application will be permitted to write the Written Aptitude and General Firefighter Knowledge test. Photo identification will be required. The Written Aptitude and General Firefighter Knowledge test is a multiple choice test designed to assess the candidate's general knowledge in the following areas: 1 Memory and understanding of oral information 2 Mathematics / arithmetic / arithmetic reasoning 3 Mechanical aptitude 4 of 7

5 4 Interpersonal relations 5 NFPA 1001 firefighter qualifications 6 Hazardous materials 7 Pre-Hospital care Candidates will be advised of their test date, time and location via once the application has been reviewed and accepted. On the scheduled testing date, the applicants will be required to submit a non-refundable $ (HST included) fee to cover the cost of the written test. Money orders and certified cheques (payable to Greater Toronto Airports Authority), debit (Interac) and credit cards (MasterCard and Visa only) will be accepted for payment on this date; cash will not be accepted. To be admitted to the test, candidates must supply government-issued photo identification showing a current likeness of them (driver's licence, passport, health card or military ID). Candidates must achieve a minimum level of 75% on the Written Aptitude and General Firefighter Knowledge test to be considered for further evaluation. The achievement of a 75% score does not automatically entitle the candidate to proceed in the evaluation process. Up to one hundred (100) candidates will be asked to proceed to the Physical Fitness Evaluation stage. Candidates will be given two hours to complete the written test. Late arrivals will not be permitted to write the test. Calculators and other electronic devices are not permitted during the writing of the test. Candidates may write the test only once during this process. To assist in preparing for the written aptitude portion of the examination, study guides are available at some libraries and bookstores. All candidates who are invited to the Written Aptitude and General Firefighter Knowledge test will be advised via of their test results, regardless of whether they pass or fail, and will be provided with confirmation of whether or not they will proceed to the next step of the process. Step 3: Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute is offered in accordance with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) under license number This course was developed as a fair and valid evaluation tool to assist in the selection of firefighters, and to ensure that all firefighter candidates possess the physical ability to complete critical tasks effectively and safely. This is a very physically demanding test that requires you to be in good physical condition. In addition to the CPAT test, candidates will be required to fulfill a vision and a hearing test. The minimum requirements for these tests are as follows: Have prescribed 20/30 uncorrected vision in each eye without corrective lenses, with colour vision, depth perception and peripheral vision that is safe for firefighting. Have prescribed normal unaided hearing (hearing thresholds no greater than 30 decibels in each ear at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz) and no significant loss in higher frequencies. Candidates who have a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT); and/or vision test; and/or hearing test valid within the last six months will not be required to complete these portions of the 5 of 7

6 testing. Proof of these results and date of testing will be required for each of the CPAT; and/or vision and/or hearing test to receive an exception. On the scheduled testing date, the applicant will be required to submit a non-refundable $ (HST included) fee to cover the cost of the CPAT. Money orders and certified cheques (payable to Greater Toronto Airports Authority), debit (Interac) and credit cards (MasterCard and Visa only) will be accepted for payment on this date; cash will not be accepted. Note: To be admitted to the CPAT, candidates must supply government-issued photo identification showing a current likeness of them (driver's licence, passport, health card or military ID). Candidates must also submit a signed "Physical Abilities Test Waiver," which will be provided with the invitation prior to the date of the physical evaluation. A signed waiver is mandatory in order to participate in the CPAT. All candidates will be required to arrive one hour prior to scheduled test time to allow for administration and warm-up. More information on the Candidate Physical Abilities Testing can be found at All candidates who complete the CPAT will be advised immediately after the exam if they passed or failed. Those candidates who successfully pass this stage will be invited to participate in the interview panel. An invitation will follow for those candidates via with further information. Step 4: Interview The candidates who were successful in achieving a pass on the CPAT testing will be invited to attend an interview to further assess their qualifications and suitability for a career with Toronto Pearson Fire and Emergency Services at a time and location to be determined by Fire and Emergency Services and People and Culture Departments. The interview is a panel format conducted jointly by GTAA Fire and Emergency Services and People and Culture teams. At the interview, candidates will again be required to identify themselves using photo identification as described earlier. All candidates who attend an interview will receive a letter advising them of the results. There is no cost associated with the interview process. Step 5: Hiring List Up to fifty (50) qualified candidates will be placed on the Hiring Eligibility List, which is effective from January 1, The hiring list will remain in effect until it is exhausted or until December 31, 2015, whichever comes first. Step 6: Conditional Job Offer Conditional job offers will be made to the candidates in the order in which their names appear on the Eligibility Hiring List when the GTAA Fire and Emergency Services has vacancies; an exception is made where an internal transfer is requested by a qualified currently employed Pearson Airport Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 4382, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) member. Should a conditional job offer be extended to a candidate on the eligibility hiring list, candidates will be subject to the following requirements: Three professional references 6 of 7

7 Originals of all credentials referred to on the candidate's resume. All credentials submitted at this time must be dated prior to the date of the original application. In addition, all credentials must be valid and current as of the date of the conditional offer. Valid criminal background check obtained within 30 days of the offer Obtain and maintain Transport Canada security clearance requirements at the designated level for the position Possess a valid Ontario Class D driver's licence with Z air brake endorsement An original Province of Ontario driver's abstract, current to within 30 days of the date of the conditional job offer, showing not more than five demerit points and no unpaid fines. Out-ofprovince candidates will be required to provide a driver's abstract from the Province of Ontario and the province, territory or state from where their licence was transferred. Obtain a D/A Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) within 30 days of appointment A valid Basic Rescuer or Level C CPR certificate The candidate will be required to attend a medical examination by a physician appointed by the GTAA to undergo and pass a pre-placement medical examination and a drug test. The drug test is in accordance with the GTAA's Alcohol and Drug Policy If a conditional job offer is made six months or more after your last CPAT test date, a new CPAT test will be required Accept all other conditions of employment not expressly listed 7 of 7