Firefighter – East Gwillimbury – 2026

As a leader in modernization, innovation, and creativity, East Gwillimbury is proud to be selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. Located along Highway 404 in northern York Region, East Gwillimbury is a premier centre for growth within the GTA and is also Canada’s fastest-growing municipality (based on 2021 Census data). EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work. The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference!

Working in an Incident Command System, the Firefighter’s role is to protect life and property through firefighting, emergency medical and other types of emergency incidents, often performed under conditions requiring strenuous physical and mental exertion. Firefighters are also expected to provide excellent customer service as well as being leaders in public fire safety education. Firefighters are active participants in ongoing training in all phases of emergency response, including suppression, inspection, emergency operations, rescue, and providing medical assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to fires, rescue, and medical emergencies in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform firefighting, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue operations.
• Collaborate effectively with your crew and other first responder agencies while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
• Complete reports, record keeping and administrative duties.
• Participate and support fire prevention and public education activities.
• Participate and complete all training as assigned.
• Clean, inspect and maintain equipment and apparatus conducting full maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and grounds are clean and orderly.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Grade 12 level education or equivalent (e.g. General Education Diploma).
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board.
• Possess valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service Stages 2, 3 (FPAT only) and swim test certificates.
• Valid Ontario driver's license with a good driving record (no more than six (6) demerits).
• Valid Class “D” license with a “Z” air brake endorsement by hire date.
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate.
• Medical clearance by a physician.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Security Check.

Additional Information:

Application Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages: (1) Application and Resume review, (2) Written Test, (3) Practical Skills Assessment, (4) Formal Interview. Applicants must successfully complete each stage to advance in the process.

Recruitment Process Timeline

• October 5: Job posting open (21 days)
• October 15: Information Session. If you would like to attend this session, please email hr@eastgwillimbury.ca indicating you will be attending.
• October 25: Job Posting Closes
• October 28: Written test candidates notified
• November 9: Written test
• November 11: Practical evaluation candidates notified
• November 30 - December 4: Practical evaluations
• December 4: OFAI certificate submission deadline
• December 7: Notify candidates selected for interview
• December 14-18: Interviews

Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan and an annual salary, based on a 42-hour work week. Additionally, this position will hold membership with the East Gwillimbury Professional Firefighters Association Local 4985, International Association of Fire Fighters.

Salary Schedule: Probation (12 months): $70,173.00 annually.