2026/2027 Firefighter Recruitment Open July 6

The City of Windsor Human Resources Department is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026/2027 Firefighter Recruitment will be available online from Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

To be considered for the Firefighter Recruitment with Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, the minimum requirements are as follows:

• At time of application, an applicant must be eighteen years of age or older.
• At time of application, an applicant must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• At time of application, an applicant must possess an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
• At time of application, an applicant must provide proof of a current, valid and lawful Class “D” driver’s licence (or higher) with “Z” endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle, and provide an appropriate driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• At time of application, an applicant must have a valid and current Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate or equivalent from an approved provider.

How to Apply

To find the online application (beginning July 6, 2026), please visit our Firefighter Recruitment – General Information page. The City of Windsor only accepts applications online for the Firefighter Recruitment. For those applicants who do not have access to a computer, please note that computer access is available at your local library. Applicants that do not have a valid email address may attend the Human Resources Department, located at 400 City Hall Square East, Suite 408, to complete an application, which will be entered online, and the applicant’s receipt will be issued at that time.

The City of Windsor is a progressive and inclusive employer that offers rewarding career opportunities across a wide variety of work areas. We actively encourage applications from members of all groups and identities. All of our positions provide a collaborative environment that supports and promotes advancement. We value and respect the contributions that each applicant brings, and we are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.

For details on this and other City of Windsor job opportunities, please visit CityWindsorCareers.ca or contact 311.