Probationary Firefighter

City of Kenora
Fire and Emergency Services

Probationary Firefighter

Job Posting

Department: Fire & Emergency Services

Hours of work: As per collective agreement

Classification: Firefighter

Salary: $66,162.00 (Probationary Rate for 6 months)

Existing vacancy: No

Hiring one (1) position

A Probationary Firefighter performs skilled and physically demanding work of a hazardous nature under emergency conditions. Duties include firefighting, rescue operations, and first aid, as well as responding to a wide range of emergency situations involving risk to life and property. The role also involves participation in fire prevention, public education, and inspection activities, along with regular in-service training. Probationary Firefighters carry out routine maintenance of fire stations, vehicles, and equipment, and typically work under the supervision of senior officers; however, they may be required to exercise sound judgment and work independently.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Completion of NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 and 2 Certification
• Class “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License, with acceptable drivers abstract
• Must be in good physical condition and must pass a medical
• Mental alertness, mechanical aptitude, ability to get along well with others and work as a team player
• Must participate in all in-service and specialized training as offered
• Ability to follow, and communicate effectively written and oral instructions
• Ability to deal effectively with the public in a variety of situations.
• Valid and current First Aid and CPR certificate considered an asset

Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:

• Performs fire ground and rescue operations - as a member of a shift or platoon
• Responds to emergency calls, lays and connects hose, holds nozzles and directs water streams, raises and climbs ladders, uses extinguishers and other equipment; ventilates buildings to release heat, smoke and gases
• Performs emergency patient care and firefighter safety practices - removes persons from danger and administers first aid to injured persons
• Operates and maintains fire apparatus and equipment; as assigned, drives and operates firefighting apparatus; performs varied maintenance tasks on apparatus, equipment and facilities when assigned to fire prevention work
• Participates in fire safety inspections; performs inspections and assessments related to fire prevention duties

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume no later than Friday June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm CST.

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.