Job Posting Details

Job Opening Number: 107309 
Job Requisition Number: 580 
Number of Positions: 14
Job Type: Union
Job Code: Firefighter
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Fire & Emergency Services

Starting Salary: $74.096 per annum
Job Grade: 003
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 42 Hour work week
Location: Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters
Posting Date: October 6, 2026
Closing Date: October 26, 2026

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I & II and NFPA 1072 (NFPA 472) Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certifications or equivalent as recognized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) (must have proof of Pro Board or IFSAC).
• Possess a valid and current Standard First Aid and CPR "C" certification
• Possess a valid and unrestricted Ontario Class “D” driver’s license with a “Z” endorsement or equivalent (deemed equivalent by Ontario Ministry of Transportation) and a driving record that is acceptable to the City of Brampton.
• Provide a satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Completion of the Ontario Fire Administration Candidate Testing Program Stage 2
• OR
• Completion of the York University Firefighter Fitness Testing
• NFPA 1006 Certified in Surface Water Rescue – Level II (2013 Standard) or Operations Level (2021 Standard)
• OR
• Completion of OFAI Swim Test (as verified by possession of a current and valid certificate)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, with the ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and professionally across a variety of situations and audiences.
• Ability to work rotating 24-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, statutory holidays, and other scheduled shift assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to swim proficiently and successfully complete the required swim assessment.
• Candidates must meet the vision requirements established by NFPA 1582
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform the intense and sustained physical activities associated with firefighting, including working in physically demanding and stressful environments.
• The ability to attain certifications within 18 months from the date a conditional offer of employment

BENEFICIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• College diploma or university degree from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution.
• Commitment to volunteerism humanitarian, or community service.
• Act with integrity, exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, support continuous improvement, and consistently provide professional and respectful service to the community.
• Accepts direction, work effectively within a team environment, establishes and maintains a positive professional relationships, and demonstrate compassion, respect, and empathy toward others.
• Maintains confidence, professionalism, and composure when responding to stressful, challenging, or traumatic situations.
• Demonstrate effective strategies for managing occupational stress, maintaining personal well-being, and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Demonstrate resilience, tenacity, and perseverance when faced with difficult or changing circumstances, while maintaining a positive and solution-focused approach.
• Previous experience working in customer service, public service, or other roles involving regular interaction with members of the public.
• Trade apprenticeship or a minimum of one year of experience in a skilled trade recognized in Ontario.
• Minimum of one year of previous experience as a volunteer, part-time, or full-time firefighter.
• Minimum of one year of previous experience in an emergency services environment other than fire suppression.
• Minimum of one year of experience operating large or heavy vehicles and/or heavy machinery.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an elevator technician, fire alarm technician, fire and life safety technician, member of the military, or member of the Canadian Coast Guard.
• National Lifeguard Certification: Possession of a current National Lifeguard (NL) certification.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Completion of occupational health and safety training or certification, such as Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Part 1 and Part 2 certification.
• Possession of a current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• Previous experience, training, and/or (Operations or Technician) certification in technical rescue disciplines, including water, ice, trench, rope, or confined space rescue, consistent with the competencies identified in NFPA 1006.
• Previous experience in hazardous materials removal, environmental remediation, or private-sector disaster management, including chemical spills, environmental clean-up, mould, asbestos, biohazard, or contamination remediation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities (race, culture, ability, mental health, sexual orientation, faith, gender identity and all diverse identities)
• Multilingual skills preferred

What a Career at Brampton Fire Emergency Services can offer you:

• Make a difference in the community
• Receive advanced training and the latest technology in Fire Services

**Starting Salary: $74.096 (Annual incremental increases over a four-year classification process: Classification Salary Range: $74,096 - $123,493 per annum** 2026 rates)

• Comprehensive benefits and Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Plan

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifications and certification requirements before submitting their application.

**Applicants are required to combine all obtained certifications and supporting documentation (e.g., Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent, NFPA 1001 – Fire Fighter I & II Certification with Proof of Pro Board Seal or IFSAC, OFAI certifications, and First Aid and CPR Certificate) into one PDF file and upload it in the Cover Letter section at the time of application; the PDF must not exceed 5 MB.**

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Note: Getting a Criminal Records Check document from your local police department may take some time. You can start this process sooner but doing so is completely voluntary. Vulnerable sector checks must be produced in the city where the candidate’s primary residence is located and must be dated within six (6) months of the date an offer is extended**

Additional Information

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.    

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by October 26, 2026 and complete the attached questionnaire.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.

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