Probationary Firefighter - Candidate Pool Job Details | Richmond Hill
About the role
Probationary Firefighter - Candidate Pool Posting Id 3140
Department Community Services
Division Fire Services
Starting Rate of Pay $64,347.25 Annual
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Employee Group Fire
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 10/16/2025
Application Deadline 11/13/2025
Description Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services is developing a Candidate Pool to service its Firefighter hiring needs. If you meet the qualifications below, you are invited to submit your application online. Only candidates who submit their application with all the required documents in a single attachment will be considered for this opportunity.
Position Summary Upon successful completion of a recruit training program, the successful candidate(s) will work under the supervision of a Company Officer and perform the following duties: fire ground operations, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, public education/relations, communications, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, administrative duties, fire station maintenance, fire apparatus and equipment operation and maintenance.
Qualifications To be considered for a career as a Richmond Hill Firefighter you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Be actively involved in and serve your community
- Have a Grade 12 OSSD/OSSGD education diploma, or Ontario approved equivalent
- Possess NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II certifications or grandfathering equivalent
- Provide proof of valid First Aid, CPR Level C from a recognized Organization/Provider
- Possess a valid unrestricted Ontario DZ Driver’s License, or able to obtain one no later than six (6) months from date of hire
- Possess a satisfactory Ontario Driver’s License Abstract, valid within 3 months of date of hire
- Communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbally and written)
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care, and courage
- Possess superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively as a member of an effective and professional team
- Possess the ability and willingness to follow instructions promptly
Preferred Skills/Knowledge Preference will be given to candidates that possess all or some of the following additional qualifications:
- NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel
- NFPA 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator
- NFPA 1031, Standard for Fire Inspector
- Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Program, or equivalent
- Completion of a post-secondary education degree or diploma in a related field
- Completion of a recognized trade certification
- Service in a paramilitary organization
- Considerable volunteer or career Firefighter work experience
Leadership Competencies
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
- Shapes the future
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page . We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
About City of Richmond Hill
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.
Probationary Firefighter - Candidate Pool Job Details | Richmond Hill
About the role
Probationary Firefighter - Candidate Pool Posting Id 3140
Department Community Services
Division Fire Services
Starting Rate of Pay $64,347.25 Annual
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Employee Group Fire
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 10/16/2025
Application Deadline 11/13/2025
Description Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services is developing a Candidate Pool to service its Firefighter hiring needs. If you meet the qualifications below, you are invited to submit your application online. Only candidates who submit their application with all the required documents in a single attachment will be considered for this opportunity.
Position Summary Upon successful completion of a recruit training program, the successful candidate(s) will work under the supervision of a Company Officer and perform the following duties: fire ground operations, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, public education/relations, communications, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, administrative duties, fire station maintenance, fire apparatus and equipment operation and maintenance.
Qualifications To be considered for a career as a Richmond Hill Firefighter you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Be actively involved in and serve your community
- Have a Grade 12 OSSD/OSSGD education diploma, or Ontario approved equivalent
- Possess NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II certifications or grandfathering equivalent
- Provide proof of valid First Aid, CPR Level C from a recognized Organization/Provider
- Possess a valid unrestricted Ontario DZ Driver’s License, or able to obtain one no later than six (6) months from date of hire
- Possess a satisfactory Ontario Driver’s License Abstract, valid within 3 months of date of hire
- Communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbally and written)
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care, and courage
- Possess superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively as a member of an effective and professional team
- Possess the ability and willingness to follow instructions promptly
Preferred Skills/Knowledge Preference will be given to candidates that possess all or some of the following additional qualifications:
- NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel
- NFPA 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator
- NFPA 1031, Standard for Fire Inspector
- Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Program, or equivalent
- Completion of a post-secondary education degree or diploma in a related field
- Completion of a recognized trade certification
- Service in a paramilitary organization
- Considerable volunteer or career Firefighter work experience
Leadership Competencies
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
- Shapes the future
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page . We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
About City of Richmond Hill
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.