Fire & Rescue Clerk- Administration
Windsor, ON, Canada
Full Time
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Experienced
Why Windsor?
Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.Job Title: Fire & Rescue Clerk- Administration
Job Posting Number: 2026-0078
Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Union: W.P.F.F.A
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: WFA007
Grade/Class: 508
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $36.16 to $44.67 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: 37.50 hours
Shift Work Required: Yes
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager, Administrative Services, this position will be responsible for:- a variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to the Fire & Rescue Division.
- advanced levels of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint are utilized which would include but are not limited to the preparation and processing of all correspondence, notices, orders, Standard Operating Procedures and safety alerts.
- scheduling and recording minutes of meetings.
- telephone and counter reception, providing clerical support to the Assistant Chief’s office, creating and running various reports including personnel, attendance, time off, etc.
- processing and distributing mail, scheduling meetings, attendance management and absence co-ordinator for all Divisions, processing WSIB claims, updating and maintaining personnel records; inputting rostering information; preparing incremental and annual performance appraisal forms.
- providing support and serving as Emergency Operation Center/Command Post scribe as required.
- The position is subject to overtime call back in the event of a large-scale emergency situation, regardless of the time of day.
- cross training on all clerical positions within the Department and providing coverage as required.
- performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
- performing other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus one (1) year of post-secondary education in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, Sciences, Emergency Services, or related field from a Community College or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
Must have over six (6) months of experience in a computerized office environment utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of Products such as advanced levels in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class G Driver’s Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
Must be proficient in word processing with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
Must have excellent written and oral communications skills as well as strong public relations and organizational skills.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Must have previous experience working with and recording minutes.
- Must have knowledge of municipalities, townships and communities within the County of Windsor/Essex;
- Must have judgment abilities to answer inquiries from program managers, the public, partner agencies, clients and in determining when to refer queries to superiors, peers or partners;
- Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft Financials and HRMS, AMANDA, Crisys, IMS Forms and ICO software will be considered an asset.
- Previous experience working within an emergency environment will be considered an asset.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light to medium level of work.
Note:
- Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
- We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
- Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
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