Fire Platoon Chief – 164-25-5
Fire, Core Services

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, for the Fire Platoon Chief with Fire, Core Services.  The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications are accepted through My Job Search. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY:

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to outline the job requirements for a Full Time Employed Fire Platoon Chief with the Six Nations Fire & Emergency Services Department (SNFES).

SCOPE

This Job Description applies to a Full Time Fire Platoon Chief with the Six Nations Fire & Emergency Services Department.

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• High school graduation diploma (OSSD) or academic equivalent.
• Ability to understand and communicate clearly in English under stress.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work in extremely adverse and dangerous situations.
• Must be fit and able to handle the sustained, intense physical and psychological effort required to perform duties of this position.
• Must be willing and able to work on a 24 hour rotational shift schedule that involves working weekends and holidays.
• Working knowledge and use of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, various social medial platforms, and other relevant computer applications.
• Thorough knowledge of legislation, fire and rescue tactics, and strategy, relating to activities within the SNFES Department; or has the willingness to learn.
• Effective interpersonal skills to deal with staff, management, elected officials, and members of the public.
• A minimum valid Ontario Driver’s License with D-Z endorsement,
• Satisfactory Drivers Abstract
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Satisfactory Physical Assessment form completed with and by a physician, this must be completed on an annual basis.
• Must possess: NFPA 1001 Level I & II Certification (Pro Board and/or IFSAC Accredited) or equivalent.
• Must possess: NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (Pro Board and/or IFSAC Accredited) or equivalent.
• Must possess: NFPA 1041 Instructor Level I & II Certification (Pro Board and/or IFSAC Accredited) or equivalent.
• Must possess:  NFPA 1021 Officer Level I & II Certification (Pro Board and/or IFSAC Accredited) or equivalent.
• Must possess: Standard First Aid, CPR Level C with AED (Canadian Red Cross)
• Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Certification or Higher within six (6) months of position acceptance.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which includes:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Kalvin Egan, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5721 or via email at HRBP5@sixnations.ca.

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

Fire Platoon Chief – 164-25-5
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0