OFAI Testing: Dates, Cost, Calendar & How to Pass Every Stage (2026)
If you want to become a firefighter in Ontario, there is a good chance your department of choice requires certificates from Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services. This guide walks the entire 2026 process — every stage, every fee, the booking calendar, retake rules and what actually happens at FESTI on test day. Not sure your department uses OFAI at all? Check which aptitude test your department uses first.
How OFAI testing works in 2026
- Create a candidate account at ofai.ca and book the Stage One FACT ($75 + HST) — you must pass it, plus the hearing assessment, before anything else counts.
- Clear Stage Two: your first hearing assessment ($50) and encapsulated treadmill test ($110) are booked together as a mandatory same-day bundle, and the vision form goes through your own optometrist.
- The treadmill is the first physical gate — four phases in ~23 kg of supplied PPE, at least 18 minutes.
- Complete the Stage Three assessment your department asks for: the Technical Skills Assessment ($270 — both sections booked on one date the first time) and/or the FPAT ($212, six timed events). Some recruitments also require the Stage Four swim test ($40).
- Download every certificate PDF from your account and apply while all of them are valid — validity runs from 6 months (treadmill) to 24 months (FACT).
The 6-step OFAI process (this page covers Step Four)
OFAI structures its Candidate Testing Services as six steps. The first three are reading and registration; the last two are paperwork after you pass. Step Four — candidate testing — is where the money, sweat and failure risk live, so it gets this whole page.
- Learn. Firefighter information — what the job and the testing process involve.
- Self-select. Honest self-assessment against the demands of the role.
- Register. Create your account and complete the required consents in the portal.
- Test. Candidate testing — FACT → hearing & vision → treadmill → technical skills / FPAT (→ swim where required). Everything below.
- Certificates. Results post to your candidate account as PDF certificates.
- Apply. Application for employment — apply to departments while your certificates are valid.
OFAI testing cost 2026: every fee
Nobody publishes the all-in number, so here it is. All fees are CAD, paid by card at booking, plus HST.
| Assessment | Fee (+ HST) | Certificate valid |
|---|---|---|
| Stage One — FACT (written test) | $75 | 24 months |
| Stage Two — Hearing assessment | $50 | 2 years |
| Stage Two — Vision assessment | Your optometrist’s fee (OFAI charges nothing) | 2 years |
| Stage Two — Encapsulated treadmill test | $110 | 6 months |
| Stage Three — FPAT (physical aptitude) | $212 | 12 months |
| Stage Three — Technical Skills Assessment | $270 total ($135 per section) | 1 year |
| Stage Four — Swim test (when required) | $40 | 1 year |
Fees verified on ofai.ca in July 2026 — confirm at booking, OFAI adjusts fees periodically (its last across-the-board revision raised every fee, e.g. FACT $65→$75, hearing $45→$50, treadmill $100→$110).
- Reschedule: $25 per confirmed change, self-service in the portal. OFAI’s pages quote both a 3-day and a 5-business-day change window — plan on 5 business days to be safe.
- Cancel 5+ business days before: refund minus a $50 + HST administration fee (refunds take up to 2 weeks).
- Cancel within 5 business days: no refund, unless you have a documented serious cause — serious illness or injury, a bereavement, or being the victim of a crime or accident. Notify OFAI before the appointment, submit evidence within 7 business days, and expect the $50 + HST administration fee to still apply.
- If OFAI cancels your session: full refund of assessment fees.
- If OFAI reschedules you: confirm a new date within 14 days or the appointment is forfeited with no credit or refund.
Stage One — the FACT (Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test)
The FACT is the gate to everything else: 110 multiple-choice questions in a single sitting at FESTI’s proctored computer lab. It weighs a general aptitude section at 45% — reading (15 questions), mathematical reasoning (15), map reading (10) and writing ability (10) — against a personal characteristics section at 55%: 60 questions probing teamwork, honesty, integrity, commitment and emotional stability.
Read that weighting again: the character section is worth more than every aptitude section combined. Candidates who only drill math and reading routinely fail on inconsistent character answers — you can’t cram for it, but you can practise reading statements carefully and answering consistently. One more quirk: the FACT is the only OFAI assessment where you don’t get a result the same day — a pass posts to your account as a certificate within about 3 business days.
For the section-by-section breakdown, question formats and study strategy, see the full OFAI FACT test — Stage One written-test guide.
Stage Two — hearing, vision & the encapsulated treadmill
Everyone must pass the FACT and the hearing assessment before booking anything further. Vision is handled on paper through your own optometrist, and the treadmill is the first physical gate.
Hearing assessment — $50, valid 2 years
- Soundproof booth, both ears tested at 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 Hz.
- Hearing loss must not exceed 40 dB unaided in either ear — hearing aids and assistive devices are not permitted during the test.
- An inconclusive result triggers a referral form, due back within 15 business days.
Vision assessment — done at your own optometrist
OFAI does not test vision at FESTI. You download the vision form from your candidate account, have any optometrist complete and stamp it (you pay their fee), and upload it as a single PDF — allow at least 3 business days for OFAI’s review. The standard is NFPA 1582 Chapter 6: at least 20/30 corrected or 20/40 uncorrected (both eyes together), 110° or more of peripheral vision in your better eye; red-green colour deficiency is acceptable, monochromatic vision is not. Valid 2 years.
Encapsulated treadmill test (ETT) — $110, valid 6 months
The ETT puts you on a treadmill in ~23 kg (51 lb) of supplied firefighting PPE — your own gear isn’t allowed apart from compliant gloves — wearing a VO₂ mask (the readings don’t decide your result). The protocol is published, so train for it specifically:
| Phase | What happens | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Warm-up ramp | 3.5 mph with the grade stepping up | 5 min |
| 2 — Work rate | 3.5 mph at a fixed 10% grade | 8 min |
| 3 — To your limit | Grade rises to 15%, then speed climbs until you can’t continue | open-ended |
| 4 — Recovery | Mandatory cool-down walk | 5 min |
To pass: complete phases 1, 2 and 4 and log at least 18 minutes of total treadmill time. Phase 3 is where fit candidates bank margin.
In our coaching experience, the treadmill and the skills grounds are where attempts most often end. We broke down the patterns in the top 3 OFAI fitness testing failures (and how to avoid them).
Stage Three — Technical Skills Assessment ($270, two sections)
OFAI Stage 3 has two separate products — this assessment and the FPAT below; check which one your posting names. The Technical Skills Assessment is six firefighting evolutions built to NFPA 1001 Level I/II requirements, with tasks and equipment straight out of IFSTA’s Essentials of Fire Fighting (7th edition). It’s the one assessment where your own PPE is permitted (subject to inspection). The assessment is split into two sections (your first booking covers both on the same date; retakes book per section):
- Section One: claustrophobia assessment · ropes & knots · ladder component ID + 10 m climb
- Section Two: roof operations (inspection hole) · hose connections & advance · 7 m ladder raise / roof ladder
Fail one section and you rebook only that section ($135); fail a skill in both sections and you retest both together. Both sections must be passed within 6 months of each other or the whole assessment resets. Every evolution gives you 5 minutes to review the instructions (plus one mid-task re-read with the clock running) and 10 minutes to execute.
Claustrophobia Assessment
Full PPE and SCBA with a blacked-out mask simulating zero visibility. On your evaluator’s signal you go on air, enter the structure and navigate a maze from start to finish, exiting where you entered. You must stay in a crawl position the whole way — standing, squatting, bypassing or altering obstacles is an automatic disqualification, and so is tampering with your SCBA. If it becomes overwhelming, tell your evaluator — the attempt ends and is recorded as a failure, but safety always comes first.
Ropes & Knots
In full PPE and SCBA (not on air), tie and explain five IFSTA Essentials 7 knots: the overhand safety, clove hitch, figure-eight, figure-eight on a bight and figure-eight follow-through. The evaluator calls each knot — no order to memorize — and gives immediate feedback, with a chance to correct on the spot. You then rig two hoisting applications: a ladder (figure-eight on a bight + clove hitch + overhand safety) and a power saw (two figure-eight follow-throughs). Every knot must mirror the IFSTA 7 illustrations.
Ladder Component ID + 10 M Climb
Wearing PPE, SCBA (not on air) and a safety harness, you first identify ten components across roof and extension ladders — you get two attempts to name all ten correctly, and any still wrong after the second attempt ends the evolution. Then the climb: ascend a 10-metre ladder, leg-lock at the green-taped rung to receive an axe, climb to the red-taped rung and leg-lock again (either leg), continue up, place the axe on the balcony, transition safely onto the balcony and ring the bell, then descend, reclaiming the axe on the way down.
Roof Operations — Inspection Hole
The one evolution on live SCBA air. Carry your equipment up the roof ladder, deploy it properly, and cut a square inspection hole exactly where the evaluator indicates, following the prescribed cut sequence. Per OFAI’s spec you must cut between the two painted lines and safely remove the entire inner square only — cutting beyond the outer square is an automatic fail, while an undersized cut may be corrected at the evaluator’s discretion. Remove the piece with your tool, not your hands: in a real fire it would be scorching hot. Report your progress, get permission to proceed, and descend safely.
Hose Connections & Advancing the Line
In PPE and SCBA (not on air), build a complete water-supply layout: install the hydrant gate valve, run 100 mm supply hose from hydrant to pump panel, extend two lengths of 65 mm hose, attach a gated wye, connect two 45 mm attack lines and secure a nozzle on each, assembled as you would on a fire ground (evaluators look for clean, kink-free lays). After the evaluator approves your connections, advance a charged line three metres using the FPAT technique and put water through the target.
7 M Ladder Raise / Roof Ladder Deployment
In PPE, SCBA (not on air) and a safety harness, perform a one-firefighter flat raise of a 7-metre ladder to full extension. The evaluator checks placement — fix anything they flag. Once cleared, climb and deploy a roof ladder. You may (and should) ask staff to butt and steady the base for the fly raise and before climbing — the only moments outside help is permitted. Timing runs from first lift until you and the roof ladder are back on the ground.
Come with real training behind you — pre-service programs, private courses or volunteer experience. The evolutions assume working familiarity with the IFSTA 7 skills, not first contact.
Stage Three — the FPAT (Firefighter Physical Aptitude Job-Related Tests)
The FPAT is a separate Stage Three product from the Technical Skills Assessment — six sequential, individually-timed physical events in supplied ~23 kg PPE with SCBA carried (not on air), a fixed 3-minute rest between events, and a mandatory familiarization walk-through before timing starts. It’s all-or-nothing: fail any single event and the assessment is over. Toronto Fire requires it; Brampton asks for only the OFAI vision assessment plus the FPAT — though OFAI’s own gates still apply, so you must pass the FACT and hearing assessment before you can attempt the FPAT even if Brampton never asks to see those certificates.
| Event | The standard | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Equipment carry / vehicle extrication | Carry 20 kg + 36 kg tools over 15 m with three 30-second holds | 3:45 |
| 2 — Charged hose advance | Advance a charged line 30 m — walking only | 0:27 |
| 3 — Weighted sled pull | Three pulls over 15.24 m | 1:50 |
| 4 — Forcible entry | Drive the target to the buzzer with a 4.5 kg sledge | 0:19 |
| 5 — Victim rescue | Serpentine drag of an ~83 kg mannequin | 0:57 |
| 6 — Ladder climb | 10 rungs of a 7.2 m ladder, five times | 1:37 |
Standards from OFAI’s published FPAT specifications, July 2026. One scheduling mercy: if you fail the FPAT but have the Technical Skills Assessment booked the same day, you still proceed to it.
Stage Four — the OFAI swim test ($40)
OFAI’s newest assessment, and the only one not held at FESTI: the swim test runs at the Etobicoke Olympium Olympic pool (590 Rathburn Rd, Etobicoke). The protocol is simple to describe and honest work to do: tread water for 10 minutes, then immediately swim 100 metres in under 5 minutes — any stroke, continuous forward progress. The certificate is valid for 1 year.
Sessions are only scheduled when a municipal partner recruitment requires the certificate, so don’t be surprised if the calendar shows none — and note that OFAI doesn’t accept third-party swim tests in their place. Some departments ask for their own alternatives instead (Oakville, for example, accepts Swim to Survive) — as always, the posting rules.
Six quick tips for the Stage Three skills test
Maintain professionalism
Evaluators regularly see candidates swing between overconfidence and open frustration. If you don’t pass a station, thank the evaluator and leave with your composure intact — arguing on the spot changes nothing and can colour future attempts. If you genuinely believe there was an error, OFAI has a formal dispute process: file within 14 days of your assessment.
Use every second of the 5-minute review
Each evolution starts with five minutes to review the instructions. That window is for more than reading: survey the layout, locate the equipment you’ll touch, walk the sequence mentally, and breathe. You’re also allowed one re-read mid-evolution — but the clock keeps running, so front-load your understanding now.
Precision beats speed
In our coaching experience, candidates who fail usually miss details, not skill. Evaluators watch for safe technique: when you remove the inner square of your inspection hole, do it with your tool — handling what would be scorching-hot material in a real fire reads as an unsafe act. Slow down enough to do each step exactly to standard.
Think one section at a time
The assessment is literally split into Section One (claustrophobia, ropes & knots, ladder ID and climb) and Section Two (roof operations, hose work, ladder raise). Prepare them as two three-station blocks instead of one six-station mountain — and on test day, park the section you’re not in.
Announce your actions
Verbalize as you work — "SOUNDING ROOF!" on every step up the roof prop, calling out connections as you make them. It proves situational awareness, demonstrates command of the task, and gives the evaluator confident, examinable evidence instead of leaving them to infer what you knew.
Set a sustainable rhythm
Every evolution has the same 10-minute cap, but they don’t spend it equally — the ladder climb rarely pressures the clock while the hose build and 7 m raise can run it close. Move with brisk, deliberate purpose: fast enough to finish, controlled enough that no step gets skipped.
OFAI testing calendar & dates 2026
OFAI releases session dates on a rolling basis rather than publishing a full annual schedule — the current dates always live on the official OFAI testing calendar, and every booking runs through your candidate account (payments by card, via Stripe). What the 2026 calendar actually looks like from the inside:
- FACT sessions run roughly 2–3 times a week at FESTI, typically 9:00 AM starts — and they fill.
- Stage Two (hearing + treadmill) has by far the most sessions — and your first attempt at them is booked together on the same date as a mandatory bundle. Same idea at Stage Three: your first Technical Skills booking covers both sections on one date; single-section bookings are for retakes.
- Registration closes 5 business days before each session — there is no last-minute booking.
- Sequencing gates: FACT and hearing first, always. After those clear, the treadmill and Stage Three book in any order, but leave 2+ business days after results are processed before a Stage Three attempt.
- Signed-in candidates see a filtered calendar showing only the assessments currently open to them.
Demand is seasonal. Sessions fill fastest in the weeks after a large Ontario department announces a recruitment, because every applicant suddenly needs valid certificates at the same time. If you’re expecting a posting, book before it goes live — and get on our list so you hear about postings the day they drop (signup in the footer below).
Retake rules & certificate validity
- Fail once: rebook after 15 days. Fail again: 30-day wait for that attempt and every one after it. This applies to each assessment individually — FACT, hearing, treadmill, FPAT, technical skills and swim.
- Results are pass/fail only. No score, no feedback — and departments never see marks, only whether a certificate is current (OFAI verifies directly with municipalities for short-listed candidates). After two or more FACT fails you can request general feedback by email (7–10 business days).
- Disputes: the only same-day feedback channel is asking to speak with a Team Lead; formal disputes must be filed within 14 days on OFAI’s dispute form.
- Certificates are PDFs in your account, posted within about 3 business days (vision takes at least 3). Download and save every certificate — expired ones disappear from the portal, and you may want the history when a department asks what you’ve completed.
FESTI test day: what to expect
All OFAI assessments except the swim happen at FESTI — the Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute at 2025 Courtneypark Dr E, Mississauga, next to Pearson airport.
- Arrive early: 15 minutes for the FACT, hearing or swim; 30 minutes for the treadmill, FPAT or technical skills. Late arrivals wait, and admission is at staff discretion. Check in digitally with the “announce arrival” day pass in your candidate portal.
- Bring government photo ID — no ID, no test. Bring water and snacks for the long days.
- Budget real time: at least 4 hours on site for a combined Stage One & Two day, about 3 for the treadmill, up to 5 for Stage Three.
- Guests wait in the cafeteria; no children, and no phones or recording devices during assessments.
- The FACT is one sitting, up to 3 hours, self-paced — OFAI publishes no per-section time limits, so manage your own clock. Plan to work the math by hand: OFAI’s current guides don’t address calculators, and prep providers consistently report they’re not permitted.
- Wrong answers: prep providers report no penalty for wrong answers — OFAI hasn’t published this either way — so answer every question rather than leaving blanks.
- Read the pre-assessment guide for your stage — they’re web-based now (version 2026.2) and mandatory, with required consents completed in the portal before test day.
- Need accommodations? OFAI provides FACT accommodations under the Ontario Human Rights Code — request via a portal Support ticket 6–8 weeks before your planned date.
Which departments require OFAI testing?
Dozens of Ontario departments hire through OFAI certificates — but what each one requires varies more than any list implies. Some accept an expired FACT, some want every stage current, and several of Ontario’s biggest departments use OFAI for only part (or none) of their testing. Five of the biggest OFAI users right now:
| Department | What they actually require |
|---|---|
| Toronto Fire Services | Stages 1–3 including the FPAT — and accepts an expired Stage One certificate |
| Brampton Fire & Emergency Services | OFAI vision + FPAT only (expired FPAT acceptable) — Brampton doesn’t check the FACT certificate, but OFAI won’t let you attempt the FPAT until you’ve passed the FACT + hearing |
| Kitchener Fire Department | Stages 1 & 2 only, current at application, plus ability to swim |
| Barrie Fire & Emergency Services | Stages 1–3 plus the OFAI swim test |
| Guelph Fire Department | All stages, current at application (runs its own swim test) |
Verified against department postings, July 2026. Requirements change per recruitment — always confirm the current posting. Mississauga and Hamilton do not hire through OFAI (they run their own tests — see the department → test directory).
Full list of departments using OFAI Candidate Testing Services (as of July 2026)
- Toronto Fire Services
- Kitchener Fire Department
- Barrie Fire & Emergency Services
- Brampton Fire & Emergency Services (vision + FPAT)
- Guelph Fire Department
- Oakville Fire Department
- GTAA Fire & Emergency Services (Pearson)
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport FD
- North Bay Fire & Emergency Services
- Peterborough Fire Services
- Cambridge Fire Department
- Waterloo Fire & Rescue
- Woodstock Fire & Rescue
- Stratford Fire Department
- East Gwillimbury Emergency Services
- Midland Fire Department
- Greater Napanee Fire Services
- Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Services
- Quinte West Fire & Rescue
- Caledon Fire & Emergency Services
- Central York Fire Services
- Pickering Fire Services
- Markham Fire & Emergency Services
- Scugog Fire Service
- Sarnia Fire Rescue
- Oshawa Fire Services
- St. Thomas Fire Department
- Springwater Fire & Emergency Services
- Loyalist Township Emergency Services
- Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire & Emergency Services
- Brockville Fire Department
- Welland Fire & Emergency Services
Compiled from OFAI’s posted municipal recruitments and department career pages. Each recruitment sets its own stage requirements — confirm the posting.
Applying somewhere specific? Our city guides cover the full local process — requirements, salary grid and live postings: firefighter recruitment by city.
After you pass: turn certificates into a job offer
OFAI certificates get you considered — the resume screen and interview decide who gets hired. When your certificates are in hand:
OFAI testing: frequently asked questions
Is there a pass mark for OFAI testing?
No pass mark has been published. The OFAI Stage One written test is scored pass/fail only — no numeric score or feedback is released, and municipal fire services never see a mark either. Any specific percentage you see quoted online is unofficial.
How much does OFAI testing cost in total?
The Stage One written test costs $75 + HST, paid at booking. Adding the hearing assessment ($50), encapsulated treadmill test ($110), FPAT ($212) and the two-section Technical Skills Assessment ($270) brings the full pipeline to roughly $717 + HST, plus whatever your own optometrist charges for the vision form. A $25 fee applies to reschedule a booked session; cancelling at least 5 business days out returns your fee minus a $50 + HST administration charge, and cancelling inside 5 business days forfeits the fee.
How long is each OFAI certificate valid?
Stage One (FACT) is valid for 24 months; hearing and vision are valid for 2 years; the encapsulated treadmill certificate lasts 6 months; FPAT lasts 12 months; the Technical Skills Assessment certificate lasts 1 year; the swim test lasts 1 year. If a certificate is approaching expiry you can rebook within the 45-day renewal window before the expiry date.
How soon can I retake an OFAI assessment if I fail?
You can rebook 15 days after a first failed attempt and 30 days after any subsequent failed attempt. The waiting periods apply to every OFAI assessment individually — FACT, hearing, treadmill, FPAT, technical skills and swim.
Where does OFAI testing take place?
Everything except the swim test happens at FESTI (the Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute) at 2025 Courtneypark Drive East in Mississauga — the written FACT in a proctored computer lab, the physical assessments on the training grounds. The swim test runs at the Etobicoke Olympium pool. There is no regional or online OFAI testing.
What is the difference between the FPAT and the Technical Skills Assessment?
They are two separate Stage Three products. The FPAT ($212 + HST) is six sequential timed physical events — equipment carry, charged hose advance, sled pull, forcible entry, victim rescue and ladder climb — where failing any single event ends the assessment. The Technical Skills Assessment ($270 + HST, $135 per section) tests six firefighting skill evolutions like knots, ladder work, roof operations and hose connections, split into two sections you can pass (and retake) separately. Which one you need depends on the department: Toronto requires the FPAT, while others ask for the Technical Skills Assessment — always check the posting.
Is there a swim test in OFAI testing?
Yes — OFAI added a Stage Four swim test ($40) held at the Etobicoke Olympium: tread water for 10 minutes, then swim 100 metres in under 5 minutes with continuous forward progress. It is only scheduled when a municipal partner recruitment requires it, and the certificate is valid for 1 year. Some departments accept alternatives instead — always check the posting.
What happens if my blood pressure or heart rate is too high on test day?
The treadmill, FPAT and Technical Skills assessments start with on-site screening: your resting blood pressure must read 140/90 or lower and your pulse 100 or lower, with up to six readings allowed (the swim test uses similar checks). If you cannot produce a passing reading you are rescheduled — it is not recorded as a fail — but a doctor’s note cannot substitute for passing readings. Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 12 hours, big meals for 2–3 hours and hard exercise for 24 hours before testing.
Can you fail the personality section of the FACT?
Yes. The Personal Characteristics section is 60 of the 110 questions and carries 55% of the weighting — more than all the aptitude sections combined. OFAI reports one combined pass/fail result, so an inconsistent character section can sink an otherwise strong test. You cannot cram for it, but you can practise reading statements carefully and answering consistently.
Do fire departments outside Ontario accept OFAI certificates?
No — OFAI Candidate Testing Services is an Ontario system, and departments in other provinces run their own testing (CPS, NFST, FireTEAM and others). Even inside Ontario, several departments use non-OFAI tests. Check which test your department actually uses before you spend money on certificates.
In what order do I take the OFAI assessments?
Everyone must pass the FACT and the hearing assessment first. After those, the treadmill test and Stage Three assessments can be taken in any order, though you must leave at least 2 business days after your FACT, hearing or treadmill results are processed before attempting Stage Three. If you fail Stage One, any later assessments you had booked are automatically cancelled and refunded.
When should I book OFAI testing relative to recruitments?
Before the posting goes live, not after. Sessions fill fastest in the weeks after a large Ontario department announces a recruitment, and registration closes 5 business days before each session. Time your certificates so they are valid at application AND through the months a hiring process takes — a treadmill certificate only lasts 6 months, so booking it a year before you plan to apply wastes money.
Is the FACT offered online?
No. The FACT remains an in-person test in the proctored computer lab at FESTI in Mississauga, written in a single sitting of up to 3 hours. Plan to work the math by hand — prep providers consistently report calculators are not permitted.
Are testing accommodations available?
Yes — OFAI provides FACT accommodations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, but you must request them through a Support ticket in your candidate portal 6–8 weeks before your planned test date.
FireRecruitment.ca is an independent preparation resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI), FESTI or any fire department. OFAI, FACT and FPAT are trademarks of their respective owners, used here to identify the tests candidates face. Fees, protocols and department requirements verified July 2026 against ofai.ca and department postings — always confirm current details in your OFAI candidate account and the recruitment posting.