The Temporary Firefighter job competition is now posted and is scheduled to close September 15, 2026. Follow the application instructions below to apply online. Completion of the Temporary Firefighter Application Form is required.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Firefighter Recruitment Guide for detailed information on qualifications, testing, and the hiring process.

Note: For the 2026-2027 Recruitment a Class 3 drivers license will no longer be a minimum requirement. However, successful applicants must provide an updated driver’s license showing their Class 3 within 24 months of their hire date. Obtaining this license, including all associated costs, is solely the responsibility of the employee. The City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department will not provide or fund any training related to obtaining these endorsements, nor will they cover or reimburse any associated expenses.

To apply for any position, you must have a City of St. John's online candidate profile. Please visit the How to Apply page for details.

• Type your information on the application form and save the completed form as a PDF file on your computer. When you are ready to apply online, upload the application form as an attachment under the 'Resume' category. Upload other scanned documents as attachments under the applicable category of 'Certificate' or 'Other'.
• Use appropriate file names for each document you upload (i.e. IFSAC Seal, RNC Certificate, First Aid, etc.). Make sure all document scans are legible. If possible, please upload files in PDF format.
• Do not correct formatting errors after you upload the application, even if prompted to do so. Applications will be screened from the PDF attachment and not the online text version.
• If documentation is not attached to support all qualifications required at the time of application, you will be screened out of the competition.