Volunteer Firefighter (Probationary)

Thank you for your interest in serving your community as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Town of Erin Fire and Emergency Services!


Please carefully review the attached document labelled 2026 Probationary Firefighter Recruitment Package for information regarding the process, position description and requirements.

Attendance at ONE of the following Information Sessions is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

• September 5, 2026 at 1300 HRS (1:00 PM) at Station 50 (2 Station Rd. Hillsburgh, ON)

• September 30th, 2026, at Station 50 19:00 (7:00 PM) at Station 50 (2 Station Rd. Hillsburgh, ON) ** revised timeslot**

Please email [email protected] to register for one of the Information Sessions. Space is limited.

HOW TO APPLY
Please carefully review the attached document labelled 2026 Probationary Firefighter Recruitment Package for information regarding the process, position description and requirements, and supplementary information and forms prior to applying.  Attendance at the information sessions is highly encouraged. If you're passionate about joining our growing, innovative team, don't hesitate to apply! Please upload your resume and cover letter in one document and label it in the following format “Last Name, First Name – Position Title” (PDF format is preferred); we will accept resumes until October 04, 2026 (11:59 PM).   You will be prompted to respond to a series of questions as part of your application. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview, through email and / or phone.

DIVERSITY AND ACCOMMODATION 
The Corporation of The Town of Erin celebrates diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. The foregoing represents a reasonable statement of the requirements of this position. We use the information collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection only.

Accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. In your email, please ensure the subject line states "Accommodation Request: Position Title". Please be advised that you may be requested to provide supporting documentation to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided.