Website Windsor Fire Rescue
DUTIES:
Reporting to a Captain of the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, this position responds in all types of
weather and other less-than-ideal conditions to fire, rescue, hazardous materials emergencies, medical
emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies as assigned; enters burning or
contaminated buildings, structures and other areas to stabilize or control emergencies and/or perform
rescues; Renders first aid, performs CPR and applies semi-automatic defibrillation to persons requiring
these services; Must be able to lift various medical supplies, victims of unknown weight, tools, hoses, fire
extinguishers and various firefighting equipment as required. Drives fire apparatus as assigned. Performs
clean-up of site, fire fighting apparatus and equipment as well as areas of the fire station; Assists in salvage
operations, fire prevention inspections, public education activities and other fire department programs
where required. The incumbent will be required to attend regular training sessions to practice existing and
new fire fighting skills, rescue methods, fire prevention or other specialized procedures. Attends court and
conducts station tours. Participation in public relations projects involving visits and demonstrations, fire
equipment, apparatus and techniques is a requirement of the position. The frequency of calls and duration
of work episodes will vary considerably from shift to shift and from station to station. The Firefighter must,
however, be prepared at all times for the most demanding of situations as they may arise at any moment.
Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety
Program. Will perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education
equivalency;
• Must complete a satisfactory medical assessment as outlined by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standards 1582 for Fire Fighters at the Corporation’s expense and any other
testing and/or examination, which may be required by the medical practitioner and/or determined by
the City of Windsor;
• Must obtain a certificate indicating the successful completion of a Job Related Agility Test from an
institution designated/recognized by the Corporation of the City of Windsor;
• Must successfully complete aptitude testing, physical testing and swim testing with a service provider
designated by the Corporation of the City of Windsor;
• At the time of application, the successful candidate must provide proof of a current, valid and lawful
Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the
purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of
employment;
• At time of application, an applicant must have a valid and current Standard First Aid & Basic Life
Support (BLS) Certificate or equivalent from an approved provider.
• Post-secondary education from a Community College or University in firefighting or other courses in
the field of skilled trades, construction, medical or technical rescue will be considered an asset;
EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: FIREFIGHTER JOB POSTING #: 2024-0422
POSTING PERIOD: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM (NOON) to Monday,
September 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM (NOON)
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QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED:
• Experience in the medical field or construction industry will be considered an asset.
• NFPA 1001 I & II certification would be considered an asset.
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a moderate to very heavy level of
work.
HOW TO APPLY:
• An online application is available and must be completed and submitted by no later than the posting
period noted. Internet access is available at your local library branch.
• If you require assistance to apply online, please contact recruitment@citywindsor.ca or call (519)
255-6515.
• The City of Windsor strives to protect all personal information submitted via the internet in response
to job postings. We will not ask you to provide your social insurance number or banking or other
financial information. Sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. We cannot guarantee
that data in our system is immune from unauthorized access. Please have this in mind when you
decide to respond to job postings.
• For complete details regarding this position, please visit our website, www.citywindsor.ca,
Employment Opportunities or use the following link to access and complete the on-line application
form.
NOTE:
• We offer a smoke-free office environment.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and
will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code,
the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or
assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment,
selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff
of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or
processes used to ensure your equal participation.
