- Must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have or working towards successfully completing the NFPA 1001 Firefighters 1, 2 and NFPA 1072/472 Certification. Certification must be completed within two (2) years of hire.
- Must be certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.
- Must maintain residency within four (4) km and be employed within six (6) km and receive employer's permission to respond to emergencies.
- Must maintain satisfactory performance evaluations at 6 months and one year from hire over the probationary period.
- A valid Ontario Class ‘DZ’ Driver's Licence is an asset.
- Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate is an asset.
Non-Certified: Probationary Firefighter wage of the Schedule ‘A’ Wages of the Leamington Firefighters’ Association Collective Agreement
- Annual Salary: $13,374.98
- Standby Pay: $3,276 per year
Certified: Class 4 Firefighter wage of the Schedule ‘A’ Wages of the Leamington Firefighters’ Association Collective Agreement
- Annual Salary: $16,343.70
- Standby Pay: $3,276 per year