Employment Opportunity: Volunteer Firefighter (Talent Pool)

Employment Opportunity
Volunteer Firefighter (Talent Pool)

Are you passionate about keeping your community safe?


The Deep River Fire Department is seeking dedicated individuals who embody the values of trust, honesty, integrity, compassion, and teamwork to fill upcoming Volunteer Firefighter positions.


If you’re driven by a commitment to community safety and want to make a real difference, consider joining us as a Volunteer Firefighter. It’s one of the most rewarding, dynamic, and impactful ways to serve your community.


Note: While the exact number of openings isn't yet known, this employment opportunity aims to build a pool of qualified candidates for upcoming roles.


Qualifications include; 18 years of age or older, possess a minimum Grade 12 (OSSD) education, and a valid Class G driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record. Candidates are required to obtain a medical note from their Health Care Provider (Doctor), confirming they are medically fit to perform the duties of a Volunteer Firefighter. Compensation for this position is starting at $23.00/hr, weekly on call premium of $236.00/week.


Once hired, firefighters will be required to participate in the department’s “On-Call Program and shall acquire mandatory Provincial certifications and licenses:
• NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Responder – Awareness Level within your first year of employment.
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 and 2 and NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations Level within two years of employment.
• A valid Class DZ Driver's License within three years of employment.
• Valid and current Red Cross certification in First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen Therapy, Airway Management, and Basic Life Support (BLS) within your first year.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a complete resume of qualifications along with copies of any formal education and/or experience/training. Please use the subject line “Private and Confidential – Volunteer Firefighter” for electronic submissions, paper submissions will be accepted in a sealed envelope marked “Private and Confidential – Volunteer Firefighter”, applications will be accepted until: July 25th at 4:00 PM.

The Corporation of the Town of Deep River
“Private & Confidential - Volunteer Firefighter”
100 Deep River Road, P.O. Box 400
Deep River, ON K0J 1P0
Email: hr@deepriver.ca

Printable employment posting can be accessed here: VFF- Talent Pool 

Thank you for your interest. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.