Job Details:
Permanent, Full-Time (OPFFA)
Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on September 4, 2026.
Please visit the Town's Fire Fighter Recruitment webpage for additional information on recruitment timelines and process.
The Town of Oakville is looking for new Probationary Fire Fighters to join the Oakville Fire Department. Working in an Incident Command System, the Fire Fighter’s role is to protect life and property through firefighting, emergency medical and other types of emergency incidents, often performed under conditions which require strenuous physical exertion. Fire Fighters are also expected to provide excellent customer service as well as to be leaders in public fire safety education.
Fire Fighters are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism, solve problems, work as part of a dynamic team and possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Teamwork is very important; Fire Fighters live and work together in close quarters throughout their 24-hour shift. This requires all team members to depend on each other to perform their duties successfully whether having to share routine tasks at the fire station, providing services at an emergency scene, or providing service assistance to other agencies and/or the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered, you must:
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Have successfully completed NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighter I and II certified, education and training program from an accredited institution or fire department.
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Possess Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service Stage 1 and 2 (see note below for details).
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Successful completion of either the Lifesaving Society's Canadian Swim to Survive Standard or the OFAI swim test - valid at the time of application.
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Possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent.
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Possess valid and current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates.
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Possess a valid and unrestricted Ontario class “D” driver’s license with a “Z” air brake endorsement and a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Applicants with 6 or more demerit points are ineligible for consideration. A driver’s abstract will be required at the conditional offer stage and must be dated within the last 30 days from when requested.
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Possess a satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.
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Be able to understand and communicate clearly in English under stressful conditions, both oral and written.
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Have the ability to work cooperatively as a member of an effective and professional team.
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Have a strong desire to serve the community and a strong work ethic.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
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Post-secondary education.
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NFPA Operations or Technician Level Certificate in one or more of the following programs: rope rescue, confined space rescue, water/ice rescue, hazmat response or other relevant NFPA certifications.
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Skills and experience in a field closely related to emergency services, including dispatch services, firefighter including volunteer, paramedic, police, military, medical care, social services, skilled trades and/or heavy equipment operations.
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Multi-lingual skills (ability to communicate in additional languages).
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Trade apprenticeship or certification.
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Emergency Medical Responder certification.
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Other relevant specialized training, qualifications or experience.
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Commitment to volunteerism and community involvement as demonstrated by experience volunteering in social/civil/community events and initiatives, non-profit organizations, counselling and crisis intervention.
Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Information:
The Town of Oakville requires successful completion of the OFAI Candidate Testing Services Stages 1 and 2 as listed below (verified by possession of a CTS Certificate).
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CTS Certificate for Stage One Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test does not need to be current. Expired valid certificates will be accepted.
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CTS Certificate for Stage Two Hearing Assessment must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: September 4, 2026.
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CTS Certificate for Stage Two Vision Assessment must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: September 4, 2026.
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CTS Certificate for Stage Two Encapsulated Treadmill Test must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: September 4, 2026.
Please visit www.ofai.ca for additional information about the Candidate Testing Program.
If you have an OFAI account, please sign in and submit your inquiry through your account. If you do not have an OFAI account, please use the Contact Us form available on the OFAI website.
Inquiries submitted through either method will be reviewed and responded to the same business day, where applicable.
Important Notes:
A certificate demonstrating successful completion of either the Lifesaving Society's Canadian Swim to Survive Standard or the OFAI swim test will be accepted and must be valid at the time of application. In addition, applicants must successfully complete the Oakville Fire Department administered swim test to be considered for an offer of employment.
Applicants selected to proceed in the recruitment process will be required to successfully complete the OFD-administered Firefighter Physical Aptitude Test (FPAT), along with technical and behavioural assessments.
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When applying online, you will receive an email confirmation that your resume and cover letter has been successfully received by the Town. Please check your junk or spam folder if you do not see this confirmation email in your inbox.
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Please submit your resume and cover letter as one document.
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Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by the Town.
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Only complete applications received online prior to the closing date will be considered. We are unable to update applications once submitted.
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Applicants must possess all necessary certifications outlined in this posting at time of the posting closing date. Applicants who are in the process of obtaining required certifications will not be considered.
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Applicants are responsible for all costs (i.e. certificates, testing, travel, medical) throughout the recruitment process.
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Completion of the OFAI certificate does not guarantee applicants will move forward in the recruitment process.
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Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete a medical screening that is satisfactory to the Town including proof of the following vaccinations/immunizations: Red Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German Measles) commonly known as MMR; Tetanus/Diphtheria (must be current within 10 -12 years), Polio and Hepatitis B.
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Prior to starting your application, please visit the Town's Oakville Fire Recruitment webpage and carefully read the posted information including key dates.
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Fire fighter recruitments attract a high volume of applicants. The Town is unable to respond to individual inquiries during or after the recruitment process. Please do not call the town, Human Resources or Fire department. If you still have an inquiry after reviewing the information posted on the Oakville Fire Fighter Recruitment webpage, please email your inquiry to [email protected].
If you are interested in a career as a Probationary Fire Fighter with the Town of Oakville, please submit your resume and cover letter online at www.oakville.ca in the employment section no later than 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on September 4, 2026.
DATED: August 4, 2026.
This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
