Firefighter

Position: Firefighter Recruit (Multiple Permanent Opportunities)
Job Category  :  Airport Operations

Requisition Number  :  FIREF
005276

Posted :
November 3, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations
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Toronto, ON , CAN

Description
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.

Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you!

As a GTAA employee, you’ll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

What you can expect from this position:

A career as a GTAA firefighter is both complicated and rewarding. Working under the general direction of the Fire Chief and supported by a dynamic leadership team, firefighters are located in one of three fire stations that provide emergency response at Toronto Pearson International Airport. On average, firefighters respond to approximately 5500 emergency incidents annually. All firefighters at the GTAA are members of the Pearson Airport Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 4382, International Association of Firefighters (IAFF).

As a Firefighter Recruit, you will:

Fight fires and respond to medical emergencies and technical rescues (ropes, confined spaces, motor vehicle collisions).

Perform fire ground and rescue operations for structural and aircraft emergencies.

Educate the public about fire prevention and fire safety practices.

Respond to hazardous materials emergencies.

Conduct inspections.

Maintain firefighting apparatus, equipment and fire stations.

Work and support as a member of the larger Fire and Emergency Services team.

Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

This position is classified at the “Firefighter Recruit” level, with an annual wage of $76,710.25, based on a 42-hour work week. The recruitment process includes assessments and a panel interview, which will be administered only to selected applicants.

Candidates with relevant external experience must provide references with their applications in order to confirm this experience.

This is the role for you, if you have:

Pre-Requisite Firefighter Training verification of one of the following components:

OFM/OAFC Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Program Certificate or approved equivalent NFPA-1001 level 1 & 2, IFSAC, Pro-Board, IFE; or

Ontario Firefighter Certification with firefighting experience; or

Previous experience as a full-time certified firefighter; and

NFPA-472 or 1072, Hazardous Materials Operations level certification (including mission Specific PPE and Mission Specific Product Control), IFSAC, Pro-Board, IFE);

A valid Ontario unrestricted Class “D” driver's license or higher (A, B, or

C) with “Z” air brake endorsement.

A minimum of a Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12 or academic equivalent).

A valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Level C CPR certificate. Candidates who currently hold an Advanced Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certification will be considered as it exceeds the EMR competency level.

A valid OFAI Candidate Testing Service certificate (Stages 1, 2, and
3) which must be current and valid upon the posting closing of November 23,…