Relief Firefighter – Hawkesbury – 2026

The Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury is seeking a Relief Firefighter to join its dedicated team of career and part-time firefighters. This full-time position offers the opportunity to serve the community through fire prevention, public education, and emergency response.

As a Relief Firefighter, you will work primarily on 12-hour day shifts in rotation, supporting your teammates in emergency and non-emergency situations, and ensuring the safety and well-being of Hawkesbury residents.

• Emergency Response: Respond to fires, emergency calls, and other incidents as required.
• Team Collaboration: Work within a team environment to perform firefighting and dispatch functions.
• Public Education: Engage with members of the public to provide fire prevention and safety education.
• Fire Prevention: Participate in fire prevention activities to ensure the safety of the community.
• Shift Work: Work 12-hour day shifts on rotation, with potential for reassignment to other shifts to cover extended absences.
• Call Backs: Respond to emergency calls outside normal work hours as required.

• Language: Must be fluently bilingual in French and English (oral and written).
• Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (preference for pre-service firefighter program graduates).
• Driver’s License: Valid DZ Ontario driver’s license or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in a structural fire department.
• Physical Fitness: Must comply with physical requirements of employment, including a swim test.
• Medical: Must comply with medical requirements at the time of the medical exam.
• Certifications: IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 2 or Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322.
• Hazardous Materials: IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 472 or 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations Level or Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322.
• First Aid: Current First Responder & BLS certificate from the Canadian Red Cross or equivalent.
• Residency: Must reside within a non-prejudicial delay to emergency calls and remain so for the duration of employment, available to respond to calls within prescribed time limit.

• Trades Experience: Construction, framing, roofing, HVAC, electrical, etc.
• Pump Operator: IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1002 or Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322.
• Fire Inspector: IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1031 or Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322.
• Public Fire and Life Safety Educator: IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1035 or Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322.
• Fire Officer: IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1021 Level 1.
• Emergency Services Instructor: IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1041 Level 1 or Quebec Education Ministry Firefighter Diploma 5191 or 5322.
• Emergency Telecommunicator: IFSAC or PRO BOARD NFPA 1225 Level 1 & 2.
• Incident Management System: IMS or ICS 100 and 200.

Salary: Entry level annual salary is $73,163 based on 42 hours per week.

• Benefits: Insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, defined benefit pension plan.
• Schedule: Full-time, average of 42 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts in rotation. Includes weekends and public holidays.
• Location: Must live within Town limits or a reasonable distance from the fire station.
• Application Process: Submit cover letter, resume, and certificates online by February 20, 2026. Only online applications will be considered.
• Background Check: Criminal background check for working with vulnerable persons is a prerequisite for employment.
• Accessibility: The Corporation is committed to accessibility and equal opportunity in compliance with relevant legislation.
• Privacy: Information collected will be used solely for candidate selection, in compliance with privacy laws.
• Equal Opportunity: The Corporation promotes equal access to employment; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.