Description
The City of Burlington is seeking highly motivated individuals to join its Fire Department as Probationary Firefighters. This full-time, regular position offers an opportunity to serve the Burlington community as part of a team of dedicated professionals committed to public safety and emergency response. Burlington Firefighters play a vital role in protecting residents, visitors, and property through emergency services and public education.
As a Firefighter, you will be part of a progressive organization that values diversity, continuous learning, and innovation. This role is both physically demanding and highly rewarding, providing essential services that enhance community safety and quality of life.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Emergency Response: Respond to a wide range of emergencies, including fires, motor vehicle collisions, medical incidents, and specialized technical rescues (hazardous materials, rope, surface water, and ice water rescue).
- Public Education & Fire Prevention: Participate in public education initiatives and fire prevention activities to increase community safety awareness.
- Training: Engage in ongoing training programs to maintain and advance firefighting skills and knowledge.
- Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance of fire stations, apparatus, and firefighting equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively as part of a team of highly trained professionals dedicated to serving the community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Legal Eligibility: Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Education: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent education.
- Criminal Background Check: Ability to provide a clear criminal background check, including a vulnerable sector search, indicating no convictions for which a pardon has not been granted (proof required upon conditional offer).
- Driver’s License: Valid Class DZ driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three driving-related convictions or three demerit points in the previous three years).
- First Aid/CPR: Current First Aid and CPR certificates (minimum level C).
- NFPA 1001: Successful completion of NFPA 1001 Level I and II.
- Firefighter Services of Ontario Testing: Successful completion of ALL SEVEN COMPONENTS of the Firefighter Services of Ontario Screening Test (Clinical Evaluation, CPS Aptitude Examination, CPAT, Tread Water Test, Medical Assessment (Hearing & Vision), Acrophobia Test, and Emotional Stability & Resiliency Assessment).
- Documentation: Ability to provide resume, proof of education, First Aid/CPR certificates, proof of Class 'D' Ontario driver’s license with ‘Z’ endorsement, and proof of NFPA 1001 Level I & II completion as part of the application process.
Additional Information
Salary Range: $65,701.00 - $130,207.00 (Effective January 2026: $66,850)
Union: IAFF Local 1552
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Work Location: In person at a fire station (location subject to operational change)
Department: Fire
Application Deadline: January 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Application Process: Submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format to Fire Service Ontario (FSO). Completion of the Firefighter Services of Ontario Screening Test is mandatory. Pre-register with FSO before the deadline.
Police Check Requirement: Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening at candidate's expense.
Accessibility: Accommodations are available during the recruitment process as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Contact 905-335-7602 or hr@burlington.ca for assistance.
Equity Statement: The City of Burlington is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.
Other Benefits: Pension and benefits package, opportunities for learning and growth, and a positive workplace culture.