Recruitment
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Check this location often for the latest firefighter recruitment opportunities. We update it regularly as positions become available.
NIAGARA FALLS
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Ad | Recruitment Guide | Application Form | Application Check List
Step One: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline is February 3, 2023 at 4:00PM EST. Appointments are first come, first serve. Testing must be completed by March 24, 2023.
Step Two: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. Deadline is March 3, 2023, at 4:00PM EST.
Step Three: Bring your application form and documents on the application check list to your FSO appointment. Package will be collected at the end of your appointment, upon successful completion of required tests.
Note: Candidates who successfully completed all five tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Acrophobia, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after March 24, 2022, you would be required to successfully complete:
1. Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
2. Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if expired, valid for 1 year)
3. Submit your application package to FSO (Firefighter Services of Ontario)
Please contact us to confirm your eligibility and coordinate submission of your application package.
OSHAWA 
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Ad | Recruitment Guide
Step One: Apply online at www.oshawa.ca/careers. Deadline is January 19, 2023.
Step Two: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline is January 31, 2023 4:00PM EST. Test dates are February 4, 11, and 25, 2023.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. Deadline is February 6, 4:00PM EST.
Note: Candidates who successfully completed all six tests in one day (Medical, Clinical, CPAT, Acrophobia, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after February 11, 2022, you would be required to successfully complete:
1. Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
2. Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if expired, valid for 1 year)
Please contact us to confirm your eligibility and transfer your test results.
WELLAND - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Ad | Application Form
Step One: Complete application form and submit to the drop box at City Hall (60 East Main Street, 2nd floor, Welland, Ontario). Deadline is January 20, 2023 at 4:00PM EST.
BURLINGTON - CLOSED
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Guide | Application Checklist
Step One: Apply online at www.burlington.ca/careers. Deadline is December 9, 2022 11:59PM EST.
Step Two: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline is December 9, 2022 4:00PM EST.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. Deadline is December 16, 2022 4:00PM EST.
Note: For candidates who successfully completed all six tests in one day (Medical, Clinical, CPAT, Acrophobia, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after January 14, 2022, you would be required to successfully complete:
- Clinical Assessment
- Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment
- Submit your application package
Please contact us to confirm your eligibility.
HAMILTON - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER (BY INVITE ONLY)
Test Deadline: December 17, 2022
For candidates wishing to experience the tests as they wish. An opportunity to practice or pre-qualify for upcoming recruitments.
Open Testing Dates: February 4, 11, March 4, 11, 18
Practice Session
– register for any assessments to measure your current status and determine where improvement is needed for future recruitments.
Pre-Qualify Session
– register for all six tests. Candidates who pass all six tests in one day may pre-qualify for recruitments occurring within 6 months of their appointment.
Click here to book your appointment.
News and announcements from Firefighter Services of Ontario for candidates and firefighters.
Currently Recruiting:
City of Oshawa (Full-Time)
City of Niagara Falls (Full-Time)
Good-luck to those testing. We look forward to seeing you. Click here for information about these recruitments.
Welcome Oshawa!
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services.
We look forward to serving their candidates and working with their incredible team.
