Part-time Firefighter

Town of Milton; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

OMERS pension plan

Discount on Active Living Pass

Perkopolis

Job summary

Milton Fire and Rescue Services is currently accepting applications for part-time firefighter positions. The role involves responding to emergencies, performing firefighting duties, and working on-call with variable hours.

The recruit hourly rate is $23.96, with benefits and pension options available, including EAP and OMERS participation. Applicants must be residents of Milton and hold a valid Ontario driver’s license with a Z endorsement.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma or academic equivalent is required.
• Pre-Service Firefighter Training and Education Certificate is preferred.
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field is preferred.
• Paramedic Diploma from a recognized institution or equivalent is preferred.
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II Certification is required/preferred.
• NFPA 1072 HazMat Awareness is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a Z endorsement is required.
• Fire Alarm Technician certification is beneficial.
• EMR certification is desirable.
• AEMCA designation is desirable.
• Standard First Aid is desirable.
• CPR Level C certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to a wide range of emergency incidents to provide assistance in rescue, protection, and preservation of lives, property, and environment.
• Operates fire ground operations: confine, control, extinguish fires; search, rescue, evacuation; exposure protection; salvage and overhaul.
• Performs rescue-related duties for motor vehicle, high-level, confined space, ice/water, and industrial incidents.
• Provides emergency medical care including patient assessment, vital signs, first aid, CPR/defibrillation, and preparing patients for transport.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and support vehicles per Highway Traffic Act.
• Maintain stations, apparatus, and equipment ensuring readiness.
• Deliver public education on fire safety at events and community functions.
• Attend weekly station training and other required training.
• Follow health and safety practices and act in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Oral & written communication

Physical endurance

Education

Secondary School diploma

Pre-Service Firefighter Training

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma

Paramedic Diploma

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II

NFPA 1072 HazMat Awareness

D Driver’s License with Z endorsement

Fire Alarm Technician

EMR certification

AEMCA

First Aid

CPR Level C

Job description

Job Type:

Permanent

Department:

Hourly Wage:

$23.96

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

September 29, 2026

Openings:

10

Position Summary

About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer?
This position is eligible for the following:

• Recruit Hourly Rate: $23.96
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton

Milton Fire and Rescue Services is currently accepting applications for Part‑time Firefighter positions. This position is responsible for responding to emergency incidents and performing firefighting duties as assigned. Please note, candidates must be available to work variable hours on an on‑call basis.

Major Job Responsibilities

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Responds to a wide range of emergency incidents to provide assistance in the rescuing, protection, and preservation of lives, property, and the environment within the Incident Command System

• Performs fire ground operations including confining, controlling and extinguishing fires; search, rescue and evacuation of individuals; exposure protection; salvage and overhaul in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines

• Perform a variety of rescue‑related duties to protect the public and reduce further injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, high‑level rescue, confined space, ice and water rescue, and industrial accidents, etc.

• Provides emergency medical care including conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs, administering first aid, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or defibrillation, preparing patients for transport, and assisting paramedics as required

• Drive and operate fire apparatus and support vehicles within the parameters of the Highway Traffic Act

• Performs routine cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of stations, apparatus, and equipment to ensure operational readiness and extend service life

• Attends and delivers public education programs and messaging at events, station tours, and community functions to promote fire safety awareness and enhance community engagement

• Attends weekly station training and other training as required

• Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines. and the Occupational Health & Safety Act

• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with department objectives

Education & Experience

Education:

• Secondary School diploma or academic equivalent is required

Preferred:

• Pre‑Service Firefighter Training and Education Certificate

• Post‑Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field

• Paramedic Diploma from a recognized institution or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• Previous or current experience as a firefighter or paramedic

• Previous or current experience in a skilled trade or mechanical field demonstrating the ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot tools, machinery, and equipment safely and effectively

Preferred Certifications and Designations:

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II Certified (ProBoard, IFSAC or OFMEM equivalency)

• NFPA 1072 HazMat Awareness

• Valid “D” Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement with satisfactory driver’s abstract

• Fire Alarm Technician

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification

• Provincial designation Advanced Emergency Medical Care Attendant (AEMCA)

• Standard First Aid

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C

Additional Job Skills

• Delivers exceptional customer service while consistently maintaining professionalism, integrity, and composure in all interactions

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Applicants must be capable of handling intense and sustained physical activity

General Information

• Applicants must be a resident of Milton to apply and work for Milton Fire & Rescue Services

• Successful candidates must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License Class “G” with a satisfactory driving record. A driver’s abstract dated within 30 days will be required for those selected. Candidates with four (4) or more active demerit points on their driving record will not be considered for this position

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to submit a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening upon employment

• Successful candidates must undergo a medical examination as a condition of employment

• Note: Within one year of hire, recruits must obtain the following licenses/certificates at their own expense:

• Valid “D” Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement

• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

• Clinical Assessment

• Acrophobia Assessment

• National Firefighting Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter Qualifications must also be obtained within the same timeframe

This is not a job description and is to be considered as summary information only. A comprehensive job description is available upon request

Recruit Hourly Rate: $23.96

* Please note, all expenses incurred as part of the recruit are the responsibility of the applicant.

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.

We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Accommodations

Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.