Employment
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Firefighter Recruitment
The City of Niagara Falls is now accepting applications for four (4) Probationary Firefighters to join our Career Fire Services team.
Firefighter Salary Range: $72,582 – $108,331 annually (as per 2023 collective agreement, plus comprehensive benefits package).
For information on the recruitment process and mandatory qualifications, please view the Firefighter Recruitment Guide.
How to apply
To complete the Firefighter Services of Ontario screening, you must pre-register by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026. All test components must be completed in one day.
To register, please visit www.fireontario.com and click on the "Register" tab and select the following test components:
- Clinical Assessment
- Occupational Assessment (CPAT)
- Written CPS Aptitude Examination
- Acrophobia Examination
- Swimming Examination
The completed application form and resume, including proof of all mandatory qualifications (except criminal check), must be submitted to Firefighter Services of Ontario by 11:59 pm on April 26, 2026.
The City of Niagara Falls is dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and fostering a workplace culture which reflects the diverse nature of the residents we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the City will accommodate the individual needs of candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please feel free to contact us at hrdepartment@niagarafalls.ca or 905-356-7521 ext 4317.
Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and will only be used to determine suitability for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.
Firefighter Recruitment Guide Application for a position of Firefighter
Contact Us
City of Niagara Falls
Human Resources
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521 ext. 4317
hr@niagarafalls.ca