Description
The Ottawa Airport Fire Service is seeking eight (8) motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team as Firefighters in support of the safe and continuous operation of Ottawa International Airport. Firefighters provide front-line emergency response in a specialized aviation environment, including aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials mitigation, rescue operations, and fire prevention activities. This role requires a high level of physical fitness, strong teamwork and communication skills, sound decision-making under pressure, and a commitment to professionalism and public safety in a dynamic, high-risk operational setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency situations according to the regulatory requirements of the CARs
- Help develop tactical operations for emergency situations
- Participate in various operations as required by the Captain
- Preserve life, property, and environment
- Prevent, extinguish and protect exposures from fire loss
- Administer advanced first aid and CPR/defibrillation
- Participate in fire suppression operations
- Participate in salvage and overhaul operations after a fire has been extinguished
- Research on technological change and evaluate programs and procedures relating to operations and equipment
- Participate in Airport community education and public relations
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or academic equivalent diploma
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Level 1 & 2
- Qualified to NFPA 1072 (472) Operations level
- Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level Health Care Providers (HCP) / Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates
EXPERIENCE
- Commitment to personal and professional development and in continuing training and education through ongoing learning
- Initiative, autonomy, positive attitude and a sense of responsibility
- Mental alertness and mechanical aptitude
- Good sense of judgment
- Computer and technology skills to report completion and development, training, as well as technology use during emergencies
- Working independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment
- Analytical and situational awareness skills
- Customer service
- Be conscientious and dependable, able to positively interact in a diverse work environment and be willing to perform any task assigned
LANGUAGE
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in English
Preferred Qualifications
ASSETS
- Qualified to NFPA 1003, 1002, 1041, 1021 Level 1
- Emergency Medical Responder certification
- Other relevant specialized training, qualifications, or experience
- Demonstrated community service and/or volunteer involvement
- Current annual live fire certification as per the regulatory requirements of the CARs
- Bilingualism (English and French)
Additional Information
Salary
$117,254 per year in accordance with the current Collective Agreement (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 rates).
Note: New recruits shall be remunerated as follows:
i) 70% for the first six (6) months
ii) 80% for the next six (6) months
iii) 90% for the following twelve (12) months
Job requirements
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Be physically fit
- Able to handle the physical, emotional, and mental efforts required of the job
- Able to complete a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
- Able to complete an airport Firefighter qualifying program, NFPA 1003 Standard
- Have a valid driver’s license (Ontario Class DZ or Class 3, or equivalent)
- Provide a driver’s abstract (issued within the last month)
- Successfully obtain a security clearance check for a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
- Obtain within 90 days of hire
- An Airside Vehicle Operator Program permit – D (AVOP – D)
- A Restricted Radio Operator’s Certificate
HOW TO APPLY
Due to the high volume of applications, applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.
Carefully review the information on how to submit your application and ensure all documents are complete, legible, and included in one email.
Email subject line:
Last Name First Name _Firefighter Application – YOW –
Attachments:
Submit all required documents in Word or PDF format only
File naming convention:
Each document must be clearly labelled using the following format:
LastName_FirstName_ DocumentName
(e.g. Smith_John_Resume)
Provide proof of the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or academic equivalent diploma
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Level 1 & 2
- Qualified to NFPA 1072 (472) Operations level
- Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level Health Care Providers (HCP)
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) andor Pro Board certificates
- Driver’s license
- Other NFPA qualifications (if applicable)
Send your application and relevant documentation to work4us@yow.ca by February 8, 2026.