To be eligible for consideration as a career as a Firefighter you must:

• Be eligible to work in Canada (i.e. Canadian Citizen, landed immigrant, or possess a work permit);
• Be a Secondary School graduate or equivalent as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education (For evaluation of International educational certificates, click here);
• Hold a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver's Licence with a excellent driving record (G1 & G2 licences not acceptable);  
• Qualify for class "DZ" Ontario Driver's Licence by the conclusion of six (6) months of employment;
• Visual Acuity:  Uncorrected 20/30 in each eye and colour vision which is safe for firefighting;
• Be willing to work shifts on a rotating basis
• Be able to swim proficiently
• Hold valid Standard First Aid & CPR "C" Level (Basic Rescuer) Certificates (valid certificates are within 2 years of certification date, or prior to expiry date). 
• Have effective English communication skills
• Successfully complete comprehensive written, medical and physical tests;
• Meet hearing requirements without artificial aids
• Be able to handle intense and sustained physical effort necessary to safely perform firefighting duties
• You must have a criminal record search, vulnerable section screening that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga

Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services actively seeks candidates who possess skills and education that are over and above our minimum requirements. Additional courses, education or training that is related to fire or emergency services would be considered definite assets. These include post-secondary education, trades qualifications, fire pre-service, career preparation or fire protection engineering programs. We value skills or experiences such as previous firefighting or emergency service experience, lifeguard qualifications, SCBA or SCUBA certification, health & safety certification, climbing or rope rescue skills, emergency service certification (EMCA, Ski Patrol, etc.), coaching or volunteer work, driving heavy vehicles or the operation of heavy equipment.  Firefighter Pre-Service Education or NFPA Certification is a definite asset.

Candidates should note that firefighting is a physically demanding profession that requires superior upper body strength and physical endurance. Probationary firefighters are also required to maintain the same level of fitness during their probationary period as when they were hired. The York University Fitness test is not required at this point in the recruitment campaign. For more information regarding the York University Firefighter Fitness test, click here.

Typical Tasks of a Firefighter:

• Firefighting - handling hand lines, operating firefighting equipment, using hand tools
• Fire Prevention - inspecting commercial, industrial and residential buildings; enforcing the Provincial Building and Fire Codes and municipal by-laws; preparing emergency pre-plans
• Public Education - Presenting programs and attending public events to promote fire safety awareness
• Rescue Operations - search and rescue; removing injured persons from motor vehicles, industrial accidents, and confined spaces; and water rescue
• Medical Aid - administer first aid and CPR, cardiac care using semi-automatic defibrillators
• Hazardous Material Management - controlling toxic spills that may endanger the public or the environment
• Maintenance - daily upkeep of grounds, buildings and apparatus

On-the-job training on the above techniques is provided on a continuous basis to all firefighters.

Below is a link to a sample of our Skills Inventory Questionnaire which was used during our 2009 Fall Campaign.(Click here to download Skills Inventory Non OFM form)

Starting salary: $52,659 plus an excellent benefits plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005  and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga 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 City 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.  All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act."

A candidate's sex, age, colour, race, or religion is not a factor in the selection process.   In fact, Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services is actively seeking applications from individuals who reflect the City's diverse community.