Emergency Response Team Responder – In Training; Fire​/Emergency Response Team

Competition # E22123– 2025

At NB Power we are a team committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for new members to join us.

NB Power’s Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station is seeking candidates for its Fire Protection Program - Emergency Response Team (ERT). As a qualified ERT Responder, individuals will be provided with advanced training and be prepared to respond to various types of emergency situations including fire, medical and hazmat. In addition, individuals will perform inspection and maintenance activities on emergency related systems and equipment in accordance with company and industry-related standards.

Other duties or maintenance activities based on station operational requirements, as requested.

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Airbrakes Endorsement accompanied by an acceptable driving record with submission of Driver’s Abstract
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) = 1001 Level I Fire Fighter certificate OR International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Level I Fire Fighter certificate
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) = 1001 Level II Fire Fighter certificate OR International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Level II Fire Fighter certificate
• Medical First Responder with Advanced CPR & AED
• NFPA 472 Awareness and Operations
• Two years of experience as a volunteer or full-time Industrial or Municipal Fire Fighter

• Two years of experience working in an industrial environment
• NFPA 1002:
  Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
• Rope/technical rescue certificate

• Successfully pass Fitness Testing
• Complete a competency-based interview
• Complete medical screening
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for a criminal background check, personal credit check and Canadian Security Intelligence Service Site Access security clearance

Please note physical and medical testing must be conducted in person at the designated location in New Brunswick.

• The ability to work shift work on a rotating schedule that involves working nights, weekends, and holidays as per shift schedule.
• A strong team orientation, while also able to work independently without direct supervision, when required.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Word.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

• Security Clearance:
  Due to security requirements at Canadian Nuclear facilities, the successful candidates will be required to obtain a Site Access Security Clearance. This process includes verification of background information, credit check, references, a Criminal Record Name Check, and a Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) security recommendation. Maintaining this clearance is a mandatory requirement for the position.
• Medical Clearance:
  Must be medically cleared as "fit for duty" by NB Power's contracted physician and maintain this status.
• Annual Physical Testing:
  Must successfully pass and maintain annual physical testing.
• Emergency Response Team Training:
  Must successfully complete and maintain training in the on-site Emergency Response Team program, which spans 20-24 weeks.
• Drills and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must complete and maintain qualifying drills in Fire, Medical, and HAZMAT.
• Radiation Protection Training:
  Must successfully pass and maintain Radiation Protection Training Yellow Badge certification.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options…