OE – 2026-10-16 - Part-time Firefighter – Fire Department

Position Details

• Department: Hawkesbury Fire Department
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Deadline: November 15, 2026
• Work Location: Hawkesbury

Do you live in Hawkesbury, and are you able to fight fires and respond to emergency calls day, night, and even on weekends? Do you like teamwork? Can you communicate clearly under difficult conditions and in a bilingual work environment? Do you care about the safety of citizens and want to be involved in fire safety education, fire prevention, and emergency response?

The Hawkesbury Fire Department is composed of both full-time and part-time firefighters who are dedicated to the protection of citizens by participating in fire safety education, fire prevention and by providing 24/7 emergency response to fires, medical calls, and rescue incidents. Our part-time firefighters have a strong sense of belonging to the community and our Fire Department. In this role, you are expected to carry a pager and respond to emergency incidents in an on-call basis, in addition to attending bi-weekly training evenings, along with occasional additional training days. Interested candidates should review the part-time firefighter recruitment package on the Town’s website for more information.

You will undergo a complete training to become a firefighter, and you will obtain various job specific certifications. In addition, the department's part-time firefighters receive a remuneration for external guarding, providing a basic income.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Ministry of Education
• Proficiency in both official languages
• Possess an Ontario class G driver’s license. A class DZ driver’s license is an asset
• A DZ driver’s license must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment
• Have a clean criminal record
• Have a driving record of less than 6 demerit points
• Be in a physical and medical condition compatible with the firefighting required tasks, pre-employment requirement
• Have a minimum vision compatible with the firefighting required tasks
• Live within a non-detrimental response time to emergency response
• Always be available to answer emergency incidents within the prescribed time

If you work in Hawkesbury and are available during your shift, we may consider your application.

Qualifications or Certifications Considered Major Assets

• Current Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate or equivalent.
• Ontario Incident Management System, Level 100.
• IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1001 Firefighter, Level 1 and II certifications or equivalent.
• IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1072 or 472 HazMat certifications.
• IFSAC or Pro Board NFPA 1002 Pumper Operator certification.
• Previous experience in the trades (construction, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• Previous experience in an emergency response organization
• Additional language skills beyond English and French

How to Apply

Send your cover letter, resume along with a copy of your certifications no later than November 15, 2026.

Note: The Town of Hawkesbury is an equal opportunity employer. Being a work condition, a criminal record check for vulnerable sector will have to be provided to the employer on demand.