Emergency Apparatus Technician

About Red Deer: 

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity

The Emergency Vehicle Technician – Heavy Duty Mechanic plays a pivotal role in ensuring the operational readiness of emergency vehicles, including but not limited to fire trucks, ambulances and other equipment used by the Department. The position requires a strong technical background and a commitment to the safety and functionality of emergency response vehicles.

The position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining emergency vehicles, as part of the Departments preventative maintenance program, as well as to meet or exceed industry standards and ensure all work and services meet regulatory and compliance requirements current to Provincial legislation, City Bylaws and related safety sensitive policies and procedures.

Top Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance - Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain fire apparatus, ambulances, specialty vehicles, and related equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and respond to urgent repair needs.
• Technical Expertise - Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computerized systems. Conduct diagnostics, ensure regulatory compliance, and stay current with industry standards and technologies.
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and work orders. Document repairs, findings, and any issues affecting completion timelines.
• Health & Safety Compliance - Follow all health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Participate in safety training, inspections, and hazard management activities.
• Operational & Fleet Support - Assist with parts inventory, equipment specifications, fleet projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide technical recommendations and support emergency operations when required.

As our preferred candidate, you will have

• Completion of grade 12.
• Valid Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate of Proficiencies as approved by the Province of Alberta 
• Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Proficiencies as approved by the Province is considered an asset.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician and/or Ambulance Technician as provided through the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission is considered an asset. 
• Completion of an Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology diploma considered an asset.
• Additional courses in welding, metal stress and fatigue, air brakes, ABS brakes, hydraulics, computer components, electrical systems and Government vehicle inspections are considered assets. 
• Two years’ experience as a journeyman equipment mechanic. 
• Previous Registration and Experience as Ambulance Inspector as per EHS Alberta Health Services Ambulance Inspections requirements is considered an asset. 
• Experience or certifications in centrifugal Fire Pump repair, maintenance and certification testing considered are considered positive attributes. 
• Valid Alberta driver license. (Class 4 with Q endorsement.)
• A full set of mechanic’s tools, as per management’s list
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the Heavy Duty and Automotive mechanic trade with knowledge of complex automotive electrical and hydraulic systems, and air conditioning systems and complex wiring problems. 
• Excellent knowledge of the principles and operation of diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines. 
• Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a large variety of fleet vehicles.
• Observe safety precautions and handling procedures and techniques while working with hot engines, high pressure oils, fuels, gases and dangerous chemicals.
• Knowledge of safety aspects and standard precautions.  Must be willing to comply with all safety policies.
• Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a large variety of fleet vehicles.
• Knowledge of centrifugal fire pumps, and the ability to perform maintenance on same. 
• Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics and other blueprints, shop manuals and diagrams.  Ability to follow complex directions or trouble shooting trees from repair manuals and online diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to:
  • work with electrical diagnostic equipment and diagnostic software to repair equipment;
  • upload and download ECM calibration updates and software programs;
  • work with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel and Word;
  • work with large complex databases and fleet maintenance software packages;
  • easily navigate the internet;
  • install, repair and program programmable logic controllers would be considered an asset;
  • install, program and repair GPS tracking system for mobile equipment, specifically knowledge of ACTECH would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrates initiative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently with little supervision. Demonstrated abilities to ability to work independently with little supervision and to complete delegated or assigned work quickly, efficiently as an individual or as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Affiliation: 

International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1190

Status

Regular Full-Time

Remuneration: 

$56.27 per hour.

Hours of Work: 

80 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required. 

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools  (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments.  Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.