About this role
Why Windsor? Forward. Together. • — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.   Job Title:   FIREFIGHTER Job Posting Number: 2026-0231 Posting Type: External Posting Period: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Monday, September 21, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Department: Windsor Fire & Rescue Services Union: W.P.F.F.A. Position Status: Regular Full-Time Job Code: WFA008 Grade/Class: 506.00 Number of Positions: To be determined Rate of Pay: $78,319.09 - $120,490.90 annually Hours of Work per Week: 42 hours Shift Work Required: Yes Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to a Captain of the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, this position: responds in all types of weather and other less-than-ideal conditions to fire, rescue, hazardous materials emergencies, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies as assigned; enters burning or contaminated buildings, structures and other areas to stabilize or control emergencies and/or perform rescues; Renders first aid, performs CPR and applies semi-automatic defibrillation to persons requiring these services; Must be able to lift various medical supplies, victims of unknown weight, tools, hoses, fire extinguishers and various firefighting equipment as required.  Drives fire apparatus as assigned. Performs clean-up of site, fire fighting apparatus and equipment as well as areas of the fire station; Assists in salvage operations, fire prevention inspections, public education activities and other fire department programs where required. The incumbent will be required to attend regular training sessions to practice existing and new fire fighting skills, rescue methods, fire prevention or other specialized procedures. Attends court and conducts station tours. Participation in public relations projects involving visits and demonstrations, fire equipment, apparatus and techniques is a requirement of the position. The frequency of calls and duration of work episodes will vary considerably from shift to shift and from station to station. The Firefighter must, however, be prepared at all times for the most demanding of situations as they may arise at any moment. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.  Will perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency; Must complete a satisfactory medical assessment as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1582 for Fire Fighters at the Corporation’s expense and any other testing and/or examination, which may be required by the medical practitioner and/or determined by the City of Windsor; Must obtain a certificate indicating the successful completion of a Job Related Agility Test from an institution designated/recognized by th