Recruitment
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Check this location often for the latest firefighter recruitment opportunities. We update it regularly as positions become available.
HAMILTON - COMING SOON
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Stay tuned for more details
BURLINGTON - OPEN
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Guide | Application Check List
To learn more, click here
Step One: Review the recruitment guide to ensure you meet the qualifications and understand the process
Step Two: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline to book your appointment is 4:00PM EST on December 16th, 2023. Book all tests in one day. You will receive a confirmation email with details of your appointment once your payment is processed. Testing must be completed by January 28, 2024. Appointments are first come, first serve.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. This assessment is completed online and you will receive information after booking your appointment. Deadline to complete the ESR is 4:00PM EST on January 10, 2024.
Step Four: Bring the documents listed in the application check list to your FSO appointment. Package will be collected upon succesful completion of required tests. Deadline to submit application packages is 11:59PM EST on January 28, 2024.
Already completed FSO Testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after January 28, 2023, you would be required to complete:
- Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
- Medical, Acrophobia, and/or Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if expired, valid for 1 year)
Please contact info@fireontario.com to confirm your eligibility.
MILTON - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER
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Information Session:
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 1900Hrs
Location: 6355 Main Street West (Sherwood Community Centre) Room #4
Application Deadline:
11:59PM EST on November 8, 2023
Preparation:
Candidates may participate in a CPAT orientation to educate and prepare themselves. Please email info@fireontario.com for more information.
Test Dates (by invite only):
November 19, 2023 - Aptitude Test
December 2, 2023 - Occupational Tests
ST. JOHN'S - COMING SOON
TEMPORARY FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Guide | Temporary Application Form
Information:
An advisory notice for an upcoming Temporary Firefighter job competition is now posted. Applications will NOT be accepted at this stage. Applications will only be accepted after the job competition is posted.
It is anticipated for the job competition to be posted on or near November 22, 2023.
To learn more about the application process, click here.
Preparation:
Candidates may participate in a CPAT orientation or Clinical Assessment to educate and prepare themselves. Please email info@fireontario.com for more information.
Tests Required: CPAT and Clinical Assessment
PEMBROKE - CLOSED
TEMPORARY FIREFIGHTER
Application Deadline:
5PM EST on October 15, 2023
Preparation:
Candidates may participate in a CPAT orientation to educate and prepare themselves. Please email info@fireontario.com for more information.
Test Dates (by invite only):
October 17 - 27, 2023 - Aptitude and Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment
November 18 or December 2, 2023 - Occupational Tests
THOROLD - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Guide | Application Form
To learn more, click here
Video:
For more information about becoming a part-time fire fighter in the Niagara Region, check out this video.
Preparation:
Candidates may participate in a CPAT orientation to educate and prepare themselves. Please email info@fireontario.com for more information.
Test Dates (subject to change, by invite only):
November 5 - 11, 2023 - Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment
December 2, 2023 - Occupational Tests
WAINFLEET - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Video:
For more information about becomingn a part-time fire fighter in the Niagara Region, check out this video.
Application Deadline:
4:30PM EST on October 13, 2023
To learn more and apply, click here.
Preparation:
Candidates may participate in a CPAT orientation to educate and prepare themselves. Please email info@fireontario.com for more information.
Test Dates (by invite only):
November 18, 2023 - Occupational Tests
FORT ERIE - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Video:
For more information about becoming a part-time fire fighter in the Niagara Region, check out this video.
Requirements:
You must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years of age, and live full-time in the Town of Fort Erie.
You have the ability to learn and practice new skills.
You must possess a valid, unrestricted Class "G" driver's licence and have or be willing to upgrade to a DZ.
You are also required to provide a satisfactory police background check and pass medical and physical evaluations.
Preparation:
Candidates may purchase the aptitude prep manual and/or participate in a CPAT orientation to educate and prepare themselves. Please email info@fireontario.com for more information.
Test Dates (by invite only):
September 25 & 26, 2023 - Aptitude Test
November 18th - Occupational Tests
Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment - TBD
Application Deadline:
12:00PM EST on Thursday, August 31, 2023
To learn more and apply, click here.
MIDDLESEX CENTRE - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER (By Invite Only)
Test Date: July 29 and August 19, 2023
HAMILTON - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER (By Invite only)
Test Deadline (Online Test): May 17, 2023
BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY - CLOSED
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Ad | Recruitment Guide | Application Check List
Step One: Review the recruitment guide to ensure you meet the qualifications and understand the process
Step Two: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline to book your appointment is 4:00PM EST on April 6, 2023. Book all tests in one day. Testing must be completed by April 29, 2023. Appointments are first come, first serve.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. Deadline is 4:00PM EST on April 14, 2023. After booking your appointment, you will receive additional information on this assessment.
Step Four: Bring the documents listed on the application check list to your FSO appointment. Package will be collected upon successful completion of required tests. Deadline to submit application packages is 11:59PM EST on April 29, 2023.
Already completed FSO Testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after April 29, 2022, you would be required to successfully complete:
1. Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
2. Medical, Acrophobia and/or Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessments (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.
HAMILTON - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER (By Invite only)
Test Date: May 28, 2023
HAMILTON - CLOSED
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER (By Invite Only)
Test Deadline (Online Test): April 7, 2023
MILTON - CLOSED
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER (Internal Recruitment)
Test Deadline: March 25, 2023
NIAGARA FALLS - CLOSED
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 - CLOSED
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, 25, March 4, 11, 2023.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. Deadline is March 10th, 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: September 16
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.
Pre-Qualify or Practice for Future Recruitments
A testing session on September 16th is open for candidates to pre-qualify or practice the FSO tests for future recruitments. These open testing sessions are intended to offer candidates an opportunity to prepare and increase their chances of success with the assessments, prior to a recruitment drive. Click on the 'Register' tab to book your appointment. We look forward to seeing you!
Award Finalist - Excellence in Business Award
We are thrilled to announce The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce has selected FSO to be a finalist in the 2023 NBAA - Niagara Business Achievement Awards.
Thank-you to the anonymous community member for the nomination, the kindness of Fire Chiefs who offered testimonials for the submission, and the GNCC for acknowledging the work of FSO in this way. It's been a pleasure sharing what we do with the GNCC. Congratulations to all finalists!
Excellence in Business Award - 26+ employees
This award recognizes companies that have demonstrated business excellence in their field. Recipients will be exceptional examples of companies that have successfully met the diverse challenges of today's business environment.
Welcome Bradford West Gwillimbury!
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Bradford West Gwillimbury.
We look forward to serving their candidates and working with their incredible team.
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.
