Firefighter, 5th Class

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BPFFA benefits

OMERS pension plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Discounted City fitness memberships

Job summary

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) seeks a permanent full-time firefighter to protect lives and property across Barrie. You will respond to fires, alarms, rescues and medical incidents, delivering high-level fire protection and prevention services.

Located at various stations, you will educate the public, enforce safety standards and work as part of a dedicated team committed to life safety, community service and environmental preservation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to work in Canada.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II and NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness certifications.
• EMR course completion is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, fire alarms, technical rescues, and medical emergencies.
• Deliver fire protection services through public education, fire safety and enforcement.
• Serve across Barrie Fire and Emergency Service locations and support community safety.

Skills

Public relations

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II

NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Job description

Posting Number: PB-26-02

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:30pm

Posting Number: PB-26-02

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association Bargaining Unit

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:30pm

The Opportunity

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning.

Working within the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Department, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for protecting the lives, well-being and property of the people of Barrie through dedication to life safety, commitment to community service and the preservation of the environment.

Located at one of the City’s six fire stations, you will be responsible for responding to fires, fire alarms, technical rescues, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, marine incidents and other emergencies. As a frontline member of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services Department, you will play an integral role delivering fire protection services through public education, fire safety standards and enforcement, and emergency response.

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job

Corporate Culture

Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter Level I and II certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board, or equivalent
• Completion of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course

Conditions of Employment

• Vulnerable Sector Check
  • A Vulnerable Sector Check, at the candidate’s expense, is required to be submitted upon receipt of a conditional employment offer. The check must be completed no more than 30 days before the offer. Employment offers will only be extended if the results of the checks, conducted in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, are deemed satisfactory.
• Pre-Placement Medical and Psychological Requirements
  • Candidates recommended for employment must undergo a pre-employment medical and psychological examination conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the City of Barrie. The examination must confirm the candidate’s good health, as determined by the examining practitioner.
• Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Testing
  • Candidates must successfully complete the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services, including Stage One, Stage Two, Stage Three, and the Swim Test, with certificates valid by January 31, 2027. For further details, visit www.ofai.ca.
• Valid Ontario Class "D" Driver's Licence
  • Candidates must possess a valid, unrestricted Ontario Class "D" Driver’s Licence with a "Z" endorsement at the time of the conditional employment offer. A driver’s abstract, dated within 30 days of the offer, will also be required. The abstract must reflect a responsible and safe driving history, with candidates holding six or more demerit points being ineligible. Please do not submit proof of your driver’s licence or abstract with your application.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);
  • Ontario Building Code Act (OBCA);
  • Ontario Fire Code
• Skills and knowledge obtained in a field closely related to emergency services, including dispatch services, firefighter, paramedic, police, military, construction, skilled trades, and/or heavy equipment operations would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
  • perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
  • work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome
  • shift back and forth between multiple activities while maintaining concentration
  • exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and controversial information
  • verbally communicate information and ideas in a manner that can be understood by others
  • exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for long periods of time
  • run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment
• Intermediate organizational, time management, administrative and written communication skills.
• Intermediate analytical, problem solving, judgment, customer service, interpersonal, verbal communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
• Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Other Important Information

Location

• Station #1, 155 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario
• Station #2, 15 Bell Farm Road, Barrie, Ontario
• Station #3, 340 Big Bay Point Road, Barrie, Ontario
• Station #4, 250 Ardagh Road, Barrie, Ontario
• Station #5, 360 King Street, Barrie, Ontario
• Station #6, 845 Mapleview Drive East, Barrie, Ontario

Hours

Ability to work a 24-hour shift. The hours of work are an average of forty-two (42) hours per week, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage

• Yearly Salary: $73,918
• Hourly Pay Rate: $33.73

What We Offer

This position includes a comprehensive union (BPFFA) benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation, sick leave plan, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships, and much more.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job.