5th Class Probationary Firefighter
Job Status: Permanent Full-Time
Pay & Grade: $64,037 – $69,858 (2025 rate) Annually
Hours of Work:42 Hours per week
Initial location: Kitchener Fire Hall
Posting period:June 3 to June 16, 2025 (at 6:00pm)
Overview
Mandatory Application Format:
- You must apply online
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed three (3) pages
- To avoid disqualification, your resume must be in the following format and order:
Work Experience
General Education
Community Involvement or Volunteer Experience
Fire Related Education and Related Courses
If you are compassionate, customer-focused and motivated towards a challenging and rewarding career making a difference in our community, then this may be the opportunity for you.
A career in firefighting is a demanding and respected profession that offers an opportunity to provide valued services to the public.
The City of Kitchener’s Fire Department is currently accepting resumes to establish a pool of qualified candidates for all vacancies for the position of 5th Class Probationary Firefighter.
Kitchener Firefighters pride themselves in serving our community. They provide essential services through education, prevention and suppression.
Requirements
Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing.
Must provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
Employment is conditional upon the provision of a satisfactory and current Police Vulnerable Sector Check dated no earlier than 2 weeks before your start date. (Any related costs are the sole responsibility of the applicant.)
NFPA 1001-Firefighter I & II from a recognized pre-service Firefighter Education and Training Program or from an accredited program from a recognized institution .
Successful completion of all three stages of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Service prior to June 16, 2025.
Valid and current First Aid training equivalent to Emergency First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder and Health Care Provider CPR.
Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Possess the ability to deal with difficult individuals, in a courteous and effective manner.
Commitment to working effectively in a team environment.
Must have the ability to swim.
Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
Previous Firefighter experience
NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector
OFAI Swim Test
Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) or other proof of competency
Knowledge of firefighting equipment, terminology and practice
Previous related work experience
Demonstrated community service involvement
Certified trade training or experience
Strong mechanical aptitude
Other relevant specialized training/qualifications
Department/Division:Community Services, Fire
Group: KPFFA
Competition Number: 2025-198
Job Code: 6110
Number of positions: 8
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