Firefighter - Probationary

OAFC Home Fire Sprinkler Working Group; Brampton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement

Job summary

City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services is hiring firefighters at Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters. You will respond to emergencies, suppress fires, perform rescues, and provide medical aid while delivering public safety education.

This role features a 42-hour week and rapid career progression. Starting salary of CAD 74,096 per annum with benefits including the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Plan; extensive certifications are required and the city supports ongoing

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent.
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II and NFPA 1072 certifications or equivalent.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR C certification.
• Full Ontario Class D driver’s license with Z endorsement.
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Completion of Ontario Fire Administration Candidate Testing Program Stage 2.
• York University Firefighter Fitness Testing completion.
• NFPA 1006 Rescue certifications or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; safe swimming ability.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies when called and combat fires.
• Perform rescue operations and provide medical assistance.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and department property.
• Conduct public fire safety education and inspections for hazards.
• Operate modern apparatus and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Engage with the community as a safety ambassador and participate in events.
• Work rotating 24-hour shifts, including nights and holidays.

Skills

Communicates effectively in English

Education

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II

NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations

Standard First Aid & CPR C

Ontario Class D driver’s license with Z endorsement

Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Ontario Fire Administration Candidate Testing Program Stage 2

York University Firefighter Fitness Testing

NFPA 1006 Surface Water Rescue – Level II/Operations

OFAI Swim Test

Job description

Job Opening Number: 107309

Job Requisition Number: 580

Number of Positions: 14

Job Type: Union

Job Code: Firefighter

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: Fire & Emergency Services

Starting Salary: $74,096 per annum

Job Grade: 003

Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)

Hours of Work: 42 Hour work week

Location: Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters

Posting Date: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

Are you interested in helping to build a safe community? If so, City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services may be the right place for you....

Bring your talents and step into a firefighter career where serving our diverse community and the opportunities to make a difference are endless. Our Brampton Fire and Emergency Services team are driven by exceptional service delivery. As a member of our team, you will feel the pride of values-driven achievements and will experience lifelong supportive relationships. Be a part of a fast-paced and rewarding environment where you can contribute to building a safe community, improving Emergency Response, Public Safety and Public Education for the citizens of Brampton.

In this highly visible role, you will:

• Serve as a highly valued and respected member of the community;
• Feel the excitement that comes with serving the community. Every shift has a different challenge or situation requiring a diverse set of skills;
• Respond to all emergencies when called upon;
• Combating fires;
• Performing rescue operations and providing medical assistance in an emergency environment;
• Handle routine maintenance of firefighting equipment/ department property;
• Public fire safety education and inspect properties and equipment for fire hazards;
• Handle state of the art apparatus and modern equipment;
• Have the ability to help your community and network as an ambassador at charity and community events;
• Participate in continuous learning to advance your knowledge and skills;
• Be part of a culture that values the personal and professional growth and development; and
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I & II and NFPA 1072 (NFPA 472) Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certifications or equivalent as recognized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) (must have proof of Pro Board or IFSAC).
• Possess a valid and current Standard First Aid and CPR "C" certification
• Possess a valid and unrestricted Ontario Class “D” driver’s license with a “Z” endorsement or equivalent (deemed equivalent by Ontario Ministry of Transportation) and a driving record that is acceptable to the City of Brampton.
• Provide a satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Completion of the Ontario Fire Administration Candidate Testing Program Stage 2

OR

• Completion of the York University Firefighter Fitness Testing
• NFPA 1006 Certified in Surface Water Rescue – Level II (2013 Standard) or Operations Level (2021 Standard)

OR

• Completion of OFAI Swim Test (as verified by possession of a current and valid certificate)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, with the ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and professionally across a variety of situations and audiences.
• Ability to work rotating 24-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, statutory holidays, and other scheduled shift assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to swim proficiently and successfully complete the required swim assessment.
• Candidates must meet the vision requirements established by NFPA 1582
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform the intense and sustained physical activities associated with firefighting, including working in physically demanding and stressful environments.
• The ability to attain certifications within 18 months from the date a conditional offer of employment

BENEFICIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• College diploma or university degree from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution.
• Commitment to volunteerism humanitarian, or community service.
• Act with integrity, exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, support continuous improvement, and consistently provide professional and respectful service to the community.
• Accepts direction, work effectively within a team environment, establishes and maintains a positive professional relationships, and demonstrate compassion, respect, and empathy toward others.
• Maintains confidence, professionalism, and composure when responding to stressful, challenging, or traumatic situations.
• Demonstrate effective strategies for managing occupational stress, maintaining personal well-being, and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Demonstrate resilience, tenacity, and perseverance when faced with difficult or changing circumstances, while maintaining a positive and solution-focused approach.
• Previous experience working in customer service, public service, or other roles involving regular interaction with members of the public.
• Trade apprenticeship or a minimum of one year of experience in a skilled trade recognized in Ontario.
• Minimum of one year of previous experience as a volunteer, part-time, or full-time firefighter.
• Minimum of one year of previous experience in an emergency services environment other than fire suppression.
• Minimum of one year of experience operating large or heavy vehicles and/or heavy machinery.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an elevator technician, fire alarm technician, fire and life safety
• technician, member of the military, or member of the Canadian Coast Guard.
• National Lifeguard Certification: Possession of a current National Lifeguard (NL) certification.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Completion of occupational health and safety training or certification, such as Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Part 1 and Part 2 certification.
• Possession of a current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• Previous experience, training, and/or (Operations or Technician) certification in technical rescue disciplines, including water, ice, trench, rope, or confined space rescue, consistent with the competencies identified in NFPA 1006.
• Previous experience in hazardous materials removal, environmental remediation, or private-sector disaster management, including chemical spills, environmental clean-up, mould, asbestos, biohazard, or contamination remediation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities (race, culture, ability, mental health, sexual orientation, faith, gender identity and all diverse identities)

What a Career at Brampton Fire Emergency Services can offer you:

• Make a difference in the community
• Receive advanced training and the latest technology in Fire Services
• Starting Salary: $74,096 (Annual incremental increases over a four-year classification process: Classification Salary Range: $74,096 - $123,493 per annum 2026 rates)
• Comprehensive benefits and Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Plan

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Note: Getting a Criminal Records Check document from your local police department may take some time. You can start this process sooner but doing so is completely voluntary. Vulnerable sector checks must be produced in the city where the candidate’s primary residence is located and must be dated within six (6) months of the date an offer is extended

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology. Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.