To determine if a career in firefighting is right for you, please review the Job Profile and Responsibilities page.
The Town of Oakville's Probationary Fire Fighter recruitment is now closed.
In Oakville, firefighters work on a rotating 24-hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays. This is not a 9-to-5 job. Successful candidates are expected to rotate between stations and platoons at the discretion of fire management throughout their career with the Oakville Fire department.
Our firefighters are members of the Oakville Professional Firefighters’ Association.