City of Stratford

Firefighter

(External Posting)

Job Posting#: 2026-05-G

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Vacancy Type: Existing

Union/Non-union: Stratford Professional Firefighters' Association (SPFFA)

Date Posted: May 26, 2026

Annual Salary: $71,988.89 - $77,987.97

Closing Deadline: June 12, 2026

Department/Division: Stratford Fire Department 

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Performs responsible service work in fire profession and prevention; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of an Officer.

Work Performed:

• Responds to alarms, drives and operates equipment and related apparatus and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, advancing lines, entry, ventilation and salvage work, extrication and emergency medical care of victims.

• Responds to medical emergency calls. Provide emergency medical response and aid to ill and injured persons. Performs rescue/extrication operations where necessary. 

• Performs cleanup and overhaul work, establishes temporary utility services.

• Assists in maintaining and repairing fire apparatus and equipment, and cleaning fire stations and grounds.

• Makes fire code inspections of business establishments and prepares pre-fire plans.

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, pumps out basements, inspects for gas leaks, secures vehicle accidents, inspects chimneys, etc.

• Participates in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.

• Conducts station tours for the public, school, and community demonstrations and programs.

• Backs up for dispatching personnel, monitors alarm boards, receives and transmits radio and telephone messages.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Entry Level Firefighter Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) Test Results.

• Valid Ontario Drivers Licence (DZ Endorsement).

• Valid Physical Fitness Assessment Test Results.

• Current First Aid/CPR Certifications.

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

• NOTE: Shift work is required

• Must posses valid OFAI certificates for stages 1 and 2. If selected, candidate must be capable of successfully completing OFAI stage 3, swim test, and provide certificates within 4 months of hire. For more information visit OFAI.ca. All costs associated with the OFAI process are the responsibility of the applicant.

Applications will be received until June 12, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is not using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at hr@stratford.ca 

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1