Firefighter, 5th Class

Posting Number: PB-26-02

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:30pm

Posting Number: PB-26-02

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association Bargaining Unit

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:30pm

The Opportunity Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is a team of dedicated professionals delivering a vast array of emergency services to the citizens, business and visitors to Barrie. Originally organized in 1844, BFES has become one of the most respected fire services in Ontario, providing high-level service in: fire inspection/code enforcement, fire protection, technical rescue, training, communications, origin and cause investigations, and emergency management planning.

Working within the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Department, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for protecting the lives, well-being and property of the people of Barrie through dedication to life safety, commitment to community service and the preservation of the environment.

Located at one of the City’s six fire stations, you will be responsible for responding to fires, fire alarms, technical rescues, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies, marine incidents and other emergencies. As a frontline member of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services Department, you will play an integral role delivering fire protection services through public education, fire safety standards and enforcement, and emergency response.

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job Corporate Culture Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age or older

Legally entitled to work in Canada

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter Level I and II certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board, or equivalent

Completion of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course

Conditions of Employment

Vulnerable Sector Check

A Vulnerable Sector Check, at the candidate’s expense, is required to be submitted upon receipt of a conditional employment offer. The check must be completed no more than 30 days before the offer. Employment offers will only be extended if the results of the checks, conducted in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, are deemed satisfactory.

Pre-Placement Medical and Psychological Requirements

Candidates recommended for employment must undergo a pre-employment medical and psychological examination conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the City of Barrie. The examination must confirm the candidate’s good health, as determined by the examining practitioner.

Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Testing

Candidates must successfully complete the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services, including Stage One, Stage Two, Stage Three, and the Swim Test, with certificates valid by January 31, 2027. For further details, visit www.ofai.ca.

Valid Ontario Class "D" Driver's Licence

Candidates must possess a valid, unrestricted Ontario Class "D" Driver’s Licence with a "Z" endorsement at the time of the conditional employment offer. A driver’s abstract, dated within 30 days of the offer, will also be required. The abstract must reflect a responsible and safe driving history, with candidates holding six or more demerit points being ineligible. Please do not submit proof of your driver’s licence or abstract with your application.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);

Ontario Building Code Act (OBCA);

Ontario Fire Code

Skills and knowledge obtained in a field closely related to emergency services, including dispatch services, firefighter, paramedic, police, military, construction, skilled trades, and/or heavy equipment operations would be an asset.