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2027 Firefighter Recruitment

CompanyMunicipality of North Perth The
LocationNorth Perth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 28, 2026
About The Company
The Municipality of North Perth is a growing community. We offer the best of both rural and urban life to over 15,500 residents. Found in the northern reaches of Perth County and the heart of Southwestern Ontario, we are the County's fastest growing community. Our quality services, small-town characteristics, and economic growth and success offer a home that is attractive to residents, business, and industry. North Perth incorporated as a municipality in 1998. The rural and urban areas that united as one to make North Perth have shaped us to be the strong and dynamic community that we are today. Consisting of the Elma, Listowel and Wallace Wards, North Perth boasts: - A safe and friendly community ideal for raising a family or any season of life - State of the art health care services - A bustling downtown shopping district - A dynamic and growing business and commercial sector - Progressive farming operations - Stately homes and new home developments To explore further why North Perth is a great choice to live, work or play, visit our website!
About the Role

Looking to give back in a big way? The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) is currently accepting applications for volunteer Firefighters for the Listowel and Monkton stations.

Join the department and become a trained firefighter right here in your community.  Flexible, meaningful service that fits real life. From emergency response to public safety events, every call answered makes a real impact.

Application Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Reside within the Municipality of North Perth
  • Available to respond on an on-call basis, 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
  • Hold a valid Class G Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DZ license within 2 years of service.
  • Committed to the required on-going training schedule including evening and weekends.
  • Willing to complete all training required for NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2 and Hazmat NFPA 470 firefighting qualifications within 2 years of service.
  • Physical and mental capacity to become a certified firefighter in the province of Ontario within 2 years of joining the NPFD.

*Successful candidates will be required to complete an aptitude test, physical/medical screening, Vulnerable Sector Check and provide a clean drivers abstract.


Interested in learning more about becoming a Volunteer Firefighter? Join us at the upcoming Recruitment Open House where you will have an opportunity to chat with firefighters, take a closer look at the equipment and tour a station! 

Thursday October 8, 2026

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Monkton Fire Station - 215 Nelson St. Monkton N0K1P0


Applications are being accepted until Friday October 16, 2026.        


North Perth is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a respectful workplace. Upon request, HR will provide accommodations to applicants as needed throughout the recruitment process.

Key Skills
Emergency responsePublic safetyFirefightingHazmat operationsPhysical fitnessTeamworkCommunication
Categories
Security & SafetyGovernment & Public SectorSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Volunteer firefighters are responsible for responding to emergency calls and participating in public safety events within the community. They must also commit to an ongoing training schedule to maintain operational readiness.
📋Job Type
volunteer firefighter
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
96
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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