Please Note:

The 2008 Fire Fighter recruitment has concluded.  We thank everyone that applied for their interest in these positions.

The City of Windsor is currently not accepting applications for future recruitments.

Information pertaining to the 2008 recruitment will continue to be made available on this page and others for reference purposes only.  The City of Windsor reserves the right to change the hiring process for future recruitments.

Please continue to check our website for information regarding future recruitments.

Please Note:  

• The information contained on this website is meant to be a guideline geared towards assisting candidates interested in applying for the City of Windsor Fire Fighter recruitment.  It is subject to change pending various factors involved in the recruitment process, budget, etc.
• The FAQ Questions have recently been updated to reflect the 2008 Fire Fighter Recruitment Process.  Information previously contained on this website regarding Fire Fighter recruitment may not have been applicable to the current recruitment process and should be disregarded.

To be considered for the 2008 Fire Fighter Recruitment with the City of Windsor’s Community & Protective Services Area, Windsor & Fire & Rescue Services Department, the minimum requirements are:

• At the time of application, individuals must be eighteen years of age;
• Must possess an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency at the time of hire;
• Proof of a valid Province of Ontario Class "D" driver's license with "Z" endorsement at the time of hire.

General Information

• An applicant must successfully pass an Aptitude Test, an Assessment Test, Physical Test and required interview(s); (applicants will be informed of the specific dates, times and locations via mail);
• For vacancies occurring within this time period, applicants will be recommended based on the results of the tests and interview process;
• If recommended for hire, an applicant’s appointment would be pending receipt of and successful completion of the following requirements:
  • 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 practioner and/or determined by the City of Windsor; and
  • A satisfactory police clearance at your expense at time of hire; and
  • Proof of a valid Class “D” Ontario Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement at time of hire; and
  • Proof of an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and any other education documents deemed necessary by the Corporation at time of hire; and
  • Satisfactory references from current and/or previous employers; and
  • Compliance with the Family Relationship Hiring Policy.

Please note failure to complete or pass any step will eliminate an applicant from the current competition.  To be considered for the next recruitment period, the applicant will be required to submit a new application.  Completed application forms are valid for one recruitment period only.

The Windsor Fire & Rescue Services may select and recommend a certain number of applicants as Probationary Fire Fighter recruits.  There is no guarantee a given number will always be selected during each recruitment period.  In fact, Windsor Fire & Rescue Services may not hire Probationary Fire Fighter recruits depending on budgetary and other factors.

Application to the 2008 Fire Fighter Recruitment is by an official application form only.  The 2008 Fire Fighter recruitment applications will be made available as of February 28, 2007.  An application form may be obtained at:

Human Resources Department
171 Goyeau Street
Windsor, Ontario, N9A 1G5

Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  For non-residents only, you may call (519) 255-6515 to have an application sent to you.

OR

Applications are also available at Customer Care Centres located in the City of Windsor:

• South Windsor Recreation Complex, 2555 Pulford
• College Avenue Community Centre, 3325 College Avenue
• Optimist Community Centre, 1075 Ypres
• Gino A. Marcus Community Complex, 1168 Drouillard
• Forest Glade Community Centre, 3125 Forest Glade Drive

Please refer to the Customer Care Centres page on the City of Windsor's website for further information on their hours of operation.

The formal application must be submitted to the City of Windsor's Human Resources Department OR one of the Customer Care Centres located in the City of Windsor. 

Application deadline will be 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2007.  Applications received after the closing date, regardless of the postmarked date, will not be considered.

For general information, contact 311.  For detailed inquiries, contact:
Human Resources Department
171 Goyeau Street
Windsor, Ontario N9A 1G5
Phone: (519) 255-6515
Fax: (519) 255-6504
TTY: (519) 255-6685
Email: hrdiv@city.windsor.on.ca