Job Description

Position ID: 63211

Job Category: Emergency, Fire and Paramedic Services

Division & Section: Fire Services, Fire Services Operations Command

Work Location: 339 Queen's Quay West

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

Hourly Rate: $67.69 to $72.77, Please note: The salary reflects 2026 rates.

Shift Information: Mon-Sun, 42 hrs/week (24 hour shift)

Affiliation: L3888 Firefighters

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 8-APR-2026 to 29-APR-2026

Important note:

During the application, under “My Documents” / “Supporting Documents” section, you are required to upload minimum qualifications #1 (Master 500 Gross Tonnage-Domestic levels certificate), #4 (Radio Operator's certificate), and #5 (Marine Emergency Duties and Simulated Navigation course certificate) in one PDF file saved as "Documents Last Name, First Name." Please note that the document cannot exceed the minimum file size limit of 5,000 kilobytes. Failing to do so may disqualify you at the screening (document review) stage.

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Marine Chief, this position is responsible for the operation of the Toronto Fire Boat Service for the purpose of firefighting and rescue work in the waters of Toronto Harbour and Lake Ontario and for maneuvering the Fire Boat during firefighting and other emergency operation:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Being in charge of the vessel, the conduct of the crew while aboard and the duties of the crew other than when engaged in actual firefighting.
• Works in conjunction with the Firefighter Captain at emergency incidents
• Instructs and directs crews in all matters relating to navigation and docking as required.
• Oversees the maintenance of the vessel during the period of operation under his/her direction.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possesses a minimum of Master 500 Gross Tonnage-Domestic levels.
• Experience directing emergency operations.
• Experience in ship and small vessels (ie. tug boat, etc.) handling
• Possession of a Radio Operator's certificate of a restricted radio-telephone category.
• Successful completion of Marine Emergency Duties and Simulated Navigation course.
• Post Secondary school education or an approved equivalent supplemented by courses and experience
• Experience directing and overseeing a crew.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill along with good judgement in public and personnel relations.
• Ability to make clear, precise decisions in accordance with established policy.
• Ability to prepare detailed comprehensive reports and complete and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of all relevant by-laws and legislation.

Assets:

• Possession of higher weight certificate than specified above would be considered an asset.

Assessment of Candidates:

• Assessment may include an interview, written and/or practical test.
• Location of assessment to be determined.

General Information:

• Priority will be given to applicants covered by the Local 3888 collective agreement.
• Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting. Additional information submitted after the job posting closing date will not be accepted.
• A list of qualified candidates will be established for the Marine Captain Fire Boat position in the Fire Service Division and will be in effect for six (6) months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates. on the list will be considered when filling future permanent vacancies in this position.
• For purposes of OMERS pension, this position is a Normal Retirement Age (NRA) 60 position. If you are currently enrolled in OMERS under the Normal Retirement Age 65 program, your service established under the NRA 60 provisions will be reduced unless you establish this credit in the fund by paying into OMERS the additional cost established by the OMERS board.
• Information in preparing for City job competitions is available on the Job Opportunities website.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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