Applying to Toronto Fire Services

If you wish to be considered for a career opportunity with Toronto Fire Services, please review the information on this page and follow the instructions and recommendations provided.

Step 1: Review the Positions Available

Read the position description to review the duties and qualifications. This step will help you determine:

• which position is the best match for you
• what you need to do to in order to be able to apply for that position

You may also wish to consider attending one of our information sessions to learn more about our recruitment and selection process. If you are interested, continue to check the web events calendar for dates, times and locations of the information sessions.

Step 2: Apply

Applications are only accepted when a position is open.

1. Click where it reads “Position(s) Available” in column two of below chart.
2. Click “Apply Online Now”.
3. Log in to SuccessFactors and create a profile if you have not already done so. If you’ve already created an account, use your username and password to log in.
4. Complete and submit the online application form.

Before You Apply, Please Note

• Familiarize yourself with the eligibility requirements of the position. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.
• Be as thorough as possible when filling out the application form.
• Submit your application before to midnight on the day it closes. Applications are considered on the basis of qualification, not on a first-come-first-served basis.
• You can only submit one application for each position but you can apply to more than one position.
• You have one opportunity to apply per recruitment, this is indicated by the Job ID number. You can reapply when there is a new recruitment, with a new Job ID number.
• All required documents must be dated prior to the date of application submission.
• All required documents must be submitted as e-copies, when requested.
• All documents must be current and valid on the date of your application submission. You may receive an email to submit documentation at a later date.
• All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes.
• We will only contact applicants being considered for an interview.

Recommendations for Applying

• Stay informed of any planned hiring or application periods, by regularly checking this page.
• Carefully review all the recruitment information as it contains all the steps and stages of the recruitment and selection process that applicants will be required to follow.
• Applicants may be asked to provide the originals of any/all credentials referred to in their application at any time through the selection process, therefore it is advisable to ensure all certificates and required documents are readily available. If you cannot produce documents when required, you will not continue in the selection process.
• All credentials must be valid and current as of the application deadline date. Failure to provide original proof of credentials when requested will result in disqualification from the selection process.
• Should an applicant be successful in the selection process, they will be asked to submit a Criminal Records Check, which must be cleared by Toronto Fire Services before any firm offer of employment is extended to the applicant. Getting a Criminal Records Check document from your local police department may take some time. You can start this process sooner, but doing so is completely voluntary.
• Successful applicants will be required to participate in a comprehensive medical examination with the Chief Medical Officer of Toronto Fire Services. Applicants may want to have a medical consultation with their own physician prior to applying, but doing so is completely voluntary.

Employment Equity & Requests for Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture with a workforce that is representative of the population it serves. Applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and other equity deserving groups are encouraged.

We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the City of Toronto’s Accommodation Policy.

If you are an individual who has a disability covered under the Human Rights Code and you require accommodation to apply to a City of Toronto job posting, please send us an email with your accommodation needs at accommodationforapplication@toronto.ca, quoting the job ID # and the job title.