Dispatcher Fire (Part-Time)

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Job description

Requisition ID: 23869 
Department: Emergency & Protective Services Dept.
Service: Ottawa Fire Services
Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Permanent  
Work Hours: rotating shifts - 10 hour day shifts and or 14 hour night shifts
Affiliation: Fire/PT Dispatchers
Salary Information: $42.274  - $56.365  per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Location: Fire Services, Communications, 1423 Randall Avenue  
Job Category: Ottawa Fire Services 
Application Close: 20/11/2026

Note: Applications / resumes received could be used to staff current and on-going requirements until December 31,2027

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide availability for a minimum of 2 weekends per month and all statutory holidays.

Note: A probationary period of 12 months will apply from the date of hire

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Fire Services is to protect the lives, property and environment for the citizens of and visitors to the City of Ottawa.

You are responsible for: receiving emergency calls from the public and other agencies; quickly analyzing information received from the caller and dispatching the required emergency vehicles; efficiently operating console equipment, including telephone, radio, and computer aided dispatch; following established procedures in making calm, sound decision as required in an emergency services environment. You have a good working knowledge of available resources to support emergency scene operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of grade 12.

A minimum of four years in a customer service field, face-to-face or telephone.

Previous Fire Service experience, and, in particular, previous experience within an Emergency Communications Centre will be considered an asset.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation;
General knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety;
Accurate keyboarding/typing skills of a minimum of 35 wpm with 90% accuracy;
Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows operating system.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Deal with constant emergency, high stress situations over the telephone;
Communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing;
Make sound, independent decisions and exercise discretion in decision making, during emergency, distress, difficult or stressful situations and be accountable for such decisions;
Ability to multi-task;
Easily understands speaking voice on radio and telephone;
Computer terminal operation and use;
Ability to interface with data and equipment;
Good understanding of emergency equipment and of fire service terminology;
A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment;
Ability to control stressful situations;
Strong knowledge of City streets and general topography;
Demonstrated ability in the area of public relations and personal relations;
Expertise in language skills related to pronunciation and spelling of street names;
Strong data entry, retrieval and keyboard skills.
Good judgment, strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent customer service skills;
Ability to work in a constant high stress environment;
Professional, polite and patient telephone and radio demeanor;
Must be able to meet deadlines;
Flexibility and adaptability;
Ability to prioritize tasks / demands and carry out priorities as identified;
Strong service attitude;
Ability to work effectively in a team environment within a 24/7-shift operation;
Punctual, reliable and dependable;
Must be available to work shift work (rotation of days, nights, weekends & holidays).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.; The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Security Clearance to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.
Driver’s License Requirement:Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than
6 demerit points accumulated
Must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays at a variety of locations.; Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

ESC-CSE@ottawa.ca

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

About City of Ottawa

The City of Ottawa: A place to grow your career.

We are proud to be an employer of choice, attracting talented individuals who reflect the community we serve. As an award-winning employer in the National Capital region and one of Canada’s best diversity employers, we foster a respectful and inclusive culture where every employee can feel a sense of belonging.

Your career can flourish across more than 110 diverse business lines all while enjoying the stability of a single employer. We champion continuous learning, value work-life balance and support every stage of your career journey. We are committed to investing in our people through competitive compensation, an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan and a suite of benefits that support both personal and professional well-being.

Join the City of Ottawa to experience making a meaningful difference and improving the quality of life in our community!

Job Detail