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**This session is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process**Being a fire ranger is a challenging and rewarding career that allows you to make a positive impact on the environment and the safety of the public. As a fire ranger, you will be responsible for protecting natural and cultural resources, as well as providing for public safety, through the detection, reporting, and suppression of wildland fires. You will have the opportunity to work outdoors in some of the most beautiful and remote wilderness areas, and you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to protecting the environment and the public. If you are physically fit, enjoy working outdoors, and are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, then a career as a fire ranger may be the perfect choice for you.
If you are interested and meet the eligibility requirements outlined below, CLICK HERE to submit an application.This job posting represents multiple positions at various locations across Ontario. Many of these locations are in remote areas of Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through
Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in.
You must be able to physically report to the identified work location as alternate/remote work is not an option for these positions.Notes:
• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered.
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
Opportunities may become available in the following communities throughout Ontario:
North East Region Locations 190 Cherry Street, Chapleau
2 Third Avenue, Cochrane
1204 Stanhope Airport Road, Haliburton
613 Front Street, Hearst
40 Voodoo Crescent, North Bay
6150 Skyline Drive, Garson
5520 Highway 101 East, Timmins
48 Mission Road, Wawa
North West Region Locations1 King Street, Armstrong Station
95 Ghost Lake Road, Dryden
922 Scott Street, Fort Frances
101 MacOdrum Drive, Geraldton
1789 Airport Road, Kenora
3 Airport Road, Pickle Lake
139 Forestry Road, Red Lake
237 Hwy 72, Sioux Lookout
1580 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay
Please indicate in your application the location(s) you are interested in.
About the job
Fire Rangers are Ontario's forest firefighting crews working to protect the forests, people and communities.
Being a Fire Ranger is a rewarding but physically demanding job. Ontario Fire Rangers are trained and certified at the Type I crew level, the highest level. This means they can carry out all aspects of firefighting, including:
• initial attack: the action taken to halt the spreading or potential spread of a fire by the first firefighting force to arrive at the fire
• sustained attack: the continued action of suppressing a fire beyond the initial attack, until so far as it is under control
• mop-up: the act of extinguishing a fire after it has been deemed under control
As well as fighting forest fires, Ontario Fire Rangers participate in:
• fire prevention
• equipment maintenance
• training
• resource management projects such as clearing brush or trees that could be a fire hazard
What you bring to the team
Who is Eligible?
You are eligible if you:
• are 18 years of age or older
• valid Drivers Licence (minimum G2)
• speak English
• are legally entitled to work in Canada and are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
You also need to successfully complete the following training:
•
Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard for Type I Wildland Firefighters•
SP100 Wildland Firefighter Training Course from Aviation, Forest Fires and Emergency Services (AFFES) or one of our accredited organizations•
Standard First Aid (St. John's, Red Cross or equivalent)Note: while specific training and certification are required, successful completion does not guarantee candidates will be hired.
Individuals who are successfully hired will receive additional on-the-job training in:
• health, safety and workplace hazardous material information system (WHMIS)
• transportation of dangerous goods
• chainsaw use
• workplace discrimination and harassment prevention training (WHDP)
Wildfire Fire Fighter - Crew Member (hourly wage range $25.38-$27.53)
Contract Length: April 2026 – September 2026
• Possess SP100 Wildland Firefighter Training course
• Possess Standard First Aid
• Possess WFX-Fit Test
• Physical ability to meet the demands of fire suppression activities
• Work in a team environment in stressful situations
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions
Wildfire Fire Fighter - Senior Crew Member (Hourly wage range $27.36-$30.48)
Contract Length: April 2026 – September 2026
• Possess SP200 Wildland Firefighter Training course
• Possess Standard First Aid
• Possess WFX-Fit Test
• Physical ability to meet the demands of fire suppression activities
• Work in a team environment in stressful situations
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions
Wildfire Fire Fighter - Crew Leader (Hourly wage $29.16-$32.43)
Contract length: March 2026 – October 2026
• Possess SP300 Wildland Firefighter Training course
• Possess Standard First Aid
• Possess WFX-Fit Test
• Provide group leadership skills, training and guidance to a fire crew
• Physical ability to meet the demands of fire suppression activities
• Work in a team environment in stressful situations
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions
Relevant Skills:
• You have leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal.
• You display professional, respectful and inclusive behaviour.
• You have listening skills and close attention to detail.
• You have organizational and prioritization skills.
• You have problem-solving and judgement skills.
• You have administrative and clerical skills to complete forms, manage files and process transactions.
• You can understand and follow organizational policies and protocols.
TO APPLY:
If you are interested and meet the eligibility requirements outlined above,CLICK HERE to submit an application.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: