Fire Section 21 Committee – Volunteer Firefighter Position

OAFC - CA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health and safety committee seeks applications for a volunteer firefighter position. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience and currently hold a volunteer firefighter position. Responsibilities include contributing to firefighter guidance and attending quarterly meetings across Ontario. The role involves collaboration and may require a written assignment, interview, and background checks. Applications are due by December 31, 2025.

Benefits

Reimbursement for travel expenses

Qualifications

• Currently in good standing in a volunteer firefighter position.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a firefighter.
• Current or prior participation on a workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Firefighter Guidance Notes.
• Provide written recommendations to the Minister on health and safety issues.
• Attend quarterly meetings for 2 days at a time.

Skills

Good standing in a volunteer firefighter position

Experience as a firefighter

Participation in a Joint Health and Safety Committee

Ability to collaborate via email

Job description

Job Description

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Ontario Fire Service Section 21 Health and Safety Advisory Committee

Expression of Interest: Committee Member (Volunteer Firefighter)

MLITSD is currently accepting applications from volunteer firefighters interested in a position on the committee.

Since 1989, the Ontario Fire Service Health and Safety Advisory Committee has been a fine example of government, management and labour working in partnership with the common goal of protecting the occupational health and safety of fire services personnel in Ontario. The Ministry continues to rely on information and advice from this committee about matters arising under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to improve health and safety in Ontario’s fire services.

The activities of the committee include contributing to the development of Firefighter Guidance Notes and providing written recommendations to the Minister on health and safety issues.

Minimum qualifications for applicants:

• Currently in good standing in a volunteer firefighter position
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a firefighter
• Current or prior participation on a workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee or as a Health and Safety Representative (at any workplace)
• Two (2) year term
• Reimbursement will be made for travel expenses per the Ontario Public Service’s Travel, Meals and Hospitality Expenses Directive
• Meetings held quarterly, for 2 days at a time, in locations across the province
• Meeting attendance is in-person
• Members often collaborate by email between meetings to develop materials
• Applicants may be selected for further screening, which may include:
  • Written assignment
  • Interview
  • Reference check
  • Criminal record check

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 31 ST , 2025.