Recruitment
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Check this location often for the latest firefighter recruitment opportunities. We update it regularly as positions become available.
HAMILTON - OPEN
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 - OPEN
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: April 15, 22, 29
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.
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.
