Fire Prevention Officer / Fire & Life Safety Educator / Firefighter

Fire Prevention Officer / Fire & Life Safety Educator

Permanent, Full-time Position

Non-Union

The Township of Springwater, located in the heart of Simcoe County, is a mixed urban/rural municipality with growing urban settlements and a prosperous agricultural sector. The municipality is currently recruiting for an existing permanent, full-time position of Fire Prevention Officer/Fire & Life Safety Educator / Firefighter.

Position Responsibilities

The usual responsibilities of the position are:

• Fire Protection Services, including Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression and Fire Safety Education


• Fire and Emergency Services Examinations and Analysis and Fire Investigation (Origin Cause)


• Firefighting and other daytime emergency response calls


• Plans review for new construction, renovations in commercial and industrial occupancies as well as new subdivision residential occupancies.


• Training in Prevention/Public Education and developing and maintaining programs

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a community college diploma; Graduate of and certification in NFPA 1031 Fire Prevention Officer Level I and NFPA 1035 Public Fire Educator are required.


• Certification in NFPA 1001 Level I and Level II is required.


• Education and certifications in NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 1, NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator, and OBC BCIN number for small buildings are considered an asset.


• Experience in reading/revising Plan Reviews.


• Minimum of 1 to 5 years of direct experience is required.


• Valid certificates in First Aid and CPR are required.


• Strong working knowledge of legislation, standards and regulations related to all aspects of fire protection, fire prevention and fire safety education is required.


• Must have the ability to work alone and show a heightened situational awareness with a high degree of individual safety.


• Must have the ability to work outside regular working hours.


• A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point and knowledge of Firehouse software is required.


• Valid Ontario Class DZ license with a satisfactory driving record.


• Due to the responsibilities of this position, you will be required to submit a vulnerable sector screening check satisfactory to the Township.

Rate of Pay

The Township of Springwater offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive employee benefit plan, including participation in the OMERS pension plan for this position. Compensation for this position is currently $83,150 to $97,273 per annum (2026 rate).

Hours of Work

This position will work 35 hours per week; however, occasional hours outside of normal business hours, including attendance at evening meetings or weekend events or to accommodate deadlines and work projects, will be required.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Apply online by visiting www.springwater.ca/careers.

Closing Date: June 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST.

Vacancy Status: One (1) existing, permanent, non-union position

Note: Applications that are not submitted online will not be considered. All applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they check their email regularly. The Township may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select candidates. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

This job posting reflects the general responsibilities and requirements of the job and does not include all the work requirements of the job. For a copy of the full job description, please reach out to People & Talent for assistance. For a copy of the full job description, please reach out to People & Talent for assistance. 

The Township thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessible Accommodations

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.