Firefighter

Job Summary

Join Mississauga Fire and Emergency Service (MFES) 

Bring your passion and talent to a fulfilling career as a firefighter in Mississauga. 

MFES is a team of dedicated professionals who provide a vast array of emergency and non-emergency services to the residents, businesses and visitors to the City of Mississauga.  Caring for and serving your community is just a small part of what you will sign up for. This position will include working with a dynamic team and an exciting routine every day, plenty of training, continuous learning and growth opportunities.

MFES is an all-hazards fire department that responds to all types of emergencies including high risk, water/ice rescue, confined space, and hazardous materials, to name a few. There is also the opportunity to meet the community to help with public education events and provide our fire and life safety messaging.  Our mission is to protect life, property, and the environment in Mississauga from all risks through education, enforcement, engineering and emergency response.

MFES has more than 800 staff working across four sections, serving the community around the clock, to make this City a safe place. The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and which broadly reflects the communities and citizens the City of Mississauga serves.  New hires, upon successful completion of training, will be assigned to the Operations section and work out of one of the City's fire stations, or any other section as required.  

Along with a competitive salary, the City of Mississauga offers a generous benefits package to employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Here's What You Get to Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service as a respected member of the community.
• Respond to all emergencies when called upon including, but not limited to:
• Medical – provide patient care, administer medical aid, CPR, defibrillation, symptom assist.
• Firefighting – deploy hose lines, operate firefighting equipment, use hand and power tools, operate emergency vehicles and conduct pump operations. 
• Rescue – search and rescue, remove injured persons from dangerous environments.
• Special Operations – vehicle rescue, hazardous materials response, water and ice rescue, rope rescue, elevator rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, machine rescue.
• Apparatus and station maintenance.
• Public Education – participate in the delivery of education programs and attend public events to promote fire safety awareness and responsibilities. 
• Fire Prevention – assess buildings for compliance with fire and life safety requirements, conduct pre-plans, familiarization and tactical site assessments. 
• Provide assistance in a vast array of non-emergency situations.
• Participate in continuous training and learning to advance your knowledge and skill.
• Work in accordance with the provisions of all applicable laws and regulations and all City of Mississauga corporate and departmental policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent. This position requires applicants with international credentials to provide a recognized credential evaluation report as part of the application process (WES, ICAS, ECA).
• Must possess 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 Authourity Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) (must have proof of Pro Board or IFSAC). 
  • Please note that successful completion of required NFPA certifications are required prior to the date of application submission.
• Possess a valid and current Standard First Aid and CPR "C" certification, CPR BLS/HCP certificate or higher (e.g. EMR). 
• 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 Mississauga.  
• Provide a Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Screening that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga. 
• Successful completion of, but not limited to, behaviour/competency-based interviews, a medical assessment, practical assessments, behavioural assessments, York University Firefighter fitness assessment (scheduled by the City of Mississauga), other cognitive assessments as required, swim assessment and reference and background checks. Some assessments will be at the candidate’s expense.
• Effective English communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and precisely in multiple situations.

Skills and Qualifications continued

Physical Requirements

• Excellent hearing ability without the use of hearing aids.
• Ability to swim proficiently (must pass the swim assessment).
• Candidates must meet the vision requirements of NFPA 1582 which includes visual acuity, colour vision, binocular vision, peripheral vision and ocular health. 
• Ability to handle the intense and sustained physical effort necessary to safely perform firefighting duties.
• Willingness to work 24-hour shifts on a rotating basis (including weekends, holidays etc.).

Customer Service

• Act with integrity, solve complex problems, drive continuous improvement and provide excellent customer service.
• Accept direction, work in a team environment, establish and maintain relationships and show caring and empathy towards others.
• Maintain confidence and composure during stressful or traumatic situations. 
• Possess skills and strategies for managing the impacts of stress and maintaining work-life balance.
• Demonstrate tenacity and perseverance during difficult situations and positively adapt to change.

Assets

• College diploma or university degree in any discipline recognized by an accredited association, organization or institution.  
• Volunteer, humanitarian and/or community involvement experience of minimum one year (e.g. Habitat for Humanity, Firefighters Without Borders, community groups, Food Bank).
• Trade apprenticeship certification or minimum of one year experience in skilled trades in any discipline recognized as a skilled trade 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 emergency services other than fire suppression.
• Minimum of one-year of previous experience operating large/heavy vehicles and/or heavy machinery operation.
• Minimum of one-year of previous experience as an elevator technician, fire alarm technician, fire life safety technician, military or coast guard.
• Possess National Lifeguard Services (NLS) certification.
• Fluent in a second language other than English and French.
• Occupational Health and Safety related training and certification (e.g. JHSC part 1 and 2).
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• Experience in customer service and/or public service roles.
• Experience competing at the Provincial, National or Professional level as an athlete.
• Previous experience, training and certification in technical rescue (water, ice, trench, rope rescue, confined space rescue covered under NFPA 1006).
• HAZMAT removal or private disaster management (i.e., chemical spills, environmental clean-up, mold, asbestos, biohazard, contamination clean up).

Recruitment Process

A non-refundable administration fee of $150+tax is required for ALL external candidates applying to the Firefighter position. Payment is required prior to application submission. Candidates will need to provide the Order# in the Job Specific Information section of their application (refer to confirmation section/email for the Order #). Administrative fees can be paid via Mississauga eStore - Pay application fee.  Note: Internal applicants are not required to pay the fee and should indicate “0” on the Order# field of the application.

 

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. The information collected will be considered strictly confidential, but not anonymous, and will be accessible to designated Human Resources staff solely for the purposes of: removing employment barriers; striving to ensure a diverse workforce; monitoring and reporting of gaps and trends; and informing outreach strategies. This information will be used in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Selected applicants will receive an email with further instructions about the next steps in the process and the associated assessment costs. For more information on our recruitment process please click on the Firefighter Hiring Process. 

Key Reminders:

Ensure that you have all the minimum requirements prior to submitting your application online. If you do not have the required certification as outlined in this job posting at time of application, your candidacy will not be considered and you will not be offered a refund for the application fee. You will be required to bring original documents and certificates for validation during the recruitment process. 

For more information on the firefighter role and recruitment process please follow the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or e-mail firefighter.recruitment@mississauga.ca.