Probationary Firefighter – Kenora – 2026

The City of Kenora is seeking up to four (4) Probationary Firefighters to join the Fire & Emergency Services team. This position involves performing skilled and physically demanding work in emergency situations including firefighting, rescue, and first aid.

Probationary Firefighters are responsible for responding to a variety of emergency calls, participating in fire prevention and public education, and maintaining fire equipment and facilities. The role works under the supervision of senior officers but may require independent judgment.

• Firefighting & Rescue: Performs fire ground and rescue operations as a member of a shift or platoon.
• Emergency Response: Responds to emergency calls; lays and connects hoses; holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses extinguishers and other equipment; ventilates buildings to release heat, smoke, and gases.
• First Aid & Patient Care: Removes persons from danger and administers first aid to injured individuals; follows firefighter safety practices.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operates and maintains fire apparatus and equipment; drives and operates firefighting apparatus as assigned; performs varied maintenance tasks on apparatus, equipment, and facilities.
• Fire Prevention & Inspection: Participates in fire safety inspections; performs inspections and assessments related to fire prevention duties.
• Training: Participates in all in-service and specialized training as offered.
• Teamwork & Communication: Works as a team player and communicates effectively with colleagues and the public.

• Education: Must possess a grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Completion of NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 and 2 Certification.
• Licensing: Class “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License with acceptable drivers abstract.
• Physical Condition: Must be in good physical condition and able to pass a medical examination.
• Attributes: Mental alertness, mechanical aptitude, ability to work well with others, and function as a team player.
• Communication: Ability to follow and communicate effectively with written and oral instructions.
• Public Interaction: Ability to deal effectively with the public in a variety of situations.
• Training: Must participate in all in-service and specialized training as offered.

• First Aid & CPR: Valid and current First Aid and CPR certificate considered an asset.

Salary: $66,162.00 (Probationary Rate for 6 months)

Hours of Work: As per collective agreement

Location: Kenora, Ontario

Positions Available: Up to four (4)

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume no later than January 2, 2026 at 3:00pm CST.

Equity Statement: The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and diverse sexual and gender identities.

Accommodation: The City of Kenora will provide accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process as required by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Contact Human Resources in advance if accommodation is needed.

Privacy: Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Contact: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.