City of Kitchener-Probationary Firefighter

Important Notes from Ontario Fire Administration Inc.

You must have Stages One, Two and Three to apply to the City of Kitchener.  The Ontario Fire Administration Inc. does not submit your certificates or application to Kitchener.  Each candidate is required to submit their application directly to the City of Kitchener with all the necessary requirements as per the requirements in their job posting.  Their job posting can be found at https://www.kitchener.ca/en/insidecityhall/currentopportunities.asp

Questions regarding the City of Kitchener recruitment process should be directed to Kitchener directly.  Questions and information regarding the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Program and Certificates can be found on this website by clicking on the following links:

To view information on all stages, click on the following links:

Candidate Information - Stage Testing Process
Pre-Assessment Guides - This is a required piece of reading material for all candidates.
To access our Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.ofai.ca/faq

• Must be a graduate of a recognized Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Program or NFPA 1001 – Firefighter I & II certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution
• Must have successfully completed all three stages of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Service prior to March 24, 2016
• Must have valid and current First Aid training equivalent to Emergency First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder and Health Care Provider CPR.   Candidates must have the medical skills required to successfully pass the OFAI Stage Three Firefighter Technical Skills Medical Modality
• Must have an outstanding employment record
• Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization
• Must have strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must have the ability to deal with difficult individuals, in a courteous and effective manner
• Must be committed to work in a team environment
• Upon hire must provide proof of a valid Class “DZ” drivers license deemed acceptable by the City of Kitchener
• Upon hire must complete a pre-employment medical examination
• Upon hire must provide proof of a satisfactory Police Records Check, including the Vulnerable Sector Screening deemed acceptable by the City of Kitchener

• Previous Firefighter experience (professional or volunteer)
• Previous related work experience
• Demonstrated community service involvement
• Certified trade training or experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment, terminology and practice
• Other relevant specialized training/qualifications

How to apply:

• Work Experience
• General Education
• Fire Related Education and Related Courses
• Community Involvement or Volunteer Experience