FIREFIGHTER OPERATIONCity of Toronto • Toronto, ON, CA
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FIREFIGHTER OPERATION
City of Toronto • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionContinually maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, reliability, and credibility, which are fundamental requirements for this position. Function as an integral member of the City of Toronto workforce to support corporate vision and mission statements. Function as an integral member of the Toronto Fire Service workforce to deliver and support Division specific vision and mission statements. Function as an integral member of the Toronto Fire Service emergency response team to deliver and support Division specific goals of emergency response and preparedness. 18 years of age or older. Legally entitled to work in Canada. Must possess valid Ontario Driver’s Licence class D or higher (A, B or C) with a Z endorsement. Successful completion of the OFAI Candidate Testing Services Stages as listed below (as verified by possession of a CTS Certificate ) : CTS Certificate for Stage One Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test does not need to be current . Expired valid certificates will be accepted. CTS Certificate for Stage Two Hearing Assessment must be current and valid at time of posting closing date : January 5, 2026 CTS Certificate for Stage Two Vision Assessment must be current and valid at time of posting closing date : January 5, 2026 CTS Certificate for Stage Two Encapsulated Treadmill Test must be current and valid at time of posting closing date : January 5, 2026 CTS Certificate for Stage Three Firefighter Physical Aptitude Job – Related Tests (FPAT) must be current and valid at time of posting closing date : January 5, 2026 Successful completion of NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2prior to the date of application submission. The above NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 training must be secured from a post-secondary institution, in Ontario, with either IFSAC or ProBoard seal, that is accredited to provide the above training to others as recognized by the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), Ontario, Canada, or any institution outside of Ontario, Canada, officially accredited by either IFSAC or ProBoard. Candidates are strongly advised to confirm that the post-secondary institution they wish to attend, in Ontario, to secure the above NPFA 1001 training is recognized by the OFM and is accredited to provide such training. If the institution, in Ontario, you are attending is not recognized by the OFM to provide the above training to others, neither will it be recognized by Toronto Fire Services (TFS), in which case your application will not be considered for this posting. Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification (e.g. from the Canadian Red Cross). Candidates who currently hold an Advanced Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certification will also be considered as it exceeds the EMR competency level. Must work on a 24-hour shift schedule that involves working weekends and holidays, where you will work an assigned shift averaging 42 hours per week over a four-week period. Must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check obtained from a Police Service in Ontario to the satisfaction of Toronto Fire Services. Must be fit and able to handle the sustained, intense physical and psychological effort required to perform duties of this position. Must possess water survival skills at minimum; must pass the Lifesaving Society’s Canadian Swim to Survive Standard during the Toronto Fire Services’ Operation Recruit Program. Willingness and ability to work in extremely adverse and dangerous situations; including extreme weather events Mechanical aptitude. Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work. Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions. Oral and written communication skills. Problem solving / analytical skills. Interpersonal / Interaction skills when dealing with the public, Toronto Fire Services staff and all other levels of City of Toronto personnel. Ability to effectively prioritize tasks / demands, as appropriate. Ability to work within a team environment. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to work and positively interact within a diverse work environment. Community service involvement. Customer service skills. Commitment to volunteerism and community involvement as demonstrated by experience volunteering in social / civil / community events and initiatives, non-profit organizations, counselling, crisis intervention. Commitment to personal and professional development through specialized or advanced training and ongoing learning. Advanced experience in emergency medical response (ex. Paramedics, Nursing, Ski Patrol, Lifeguard etc.) Completion of OFAI Swim Test, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Scuba Diving Certification etc. Training and experience operating heavy vehicles (for example : trucks, tractor trailers, buses). Military and / or health care experience. Demonstrated experience dealing with diverse communities. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Multilingual skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Must understand and follow the Chain of Command at all times.
- Must be in compliance with uniform SOGs including being well-groomed, professional and presentable to the public.
- Must be, at all times, psychologically and physically prepared to respond to emergencies of any kind.
- Must be able to work at heights or in a confined space as required.
- Wears supplied safety equipment and uniforms.
- Must be accepting of others’ differences and able to live and work with other firefighters in close quarters throughout shifts, where firefighters depend, and trust each other to perform their duties successfully whether it be sharing routine tasks at the fire station or providing services at an emergency scene.
- Performs all work duties and activities in a safe and effective manner in accordance with City of Toronto and Toronto Fire Services policies and procedures.
- Must be able to follow direction of a senior officer.
In addition to the above duties the successful candidates are required to :
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