REGISTRATION

Please read carefully!

This test is for the following Candidates:

NEW Candidates – you must also select the Hearing Assessment (NEW) from the Testing calendar on the same date as your FACT Test 
Renewals – due to an expired/expiring certificate.
Retesting – if you were not previously successful (please keep in mind the re-test policy wait times). If you have not completed your Hearing, you must book it on the same date as your re-test.

Candidates applying to a current or future OTTAWA recruitment - if you have never tested with OFAI - regardless of the Ottawa requirements- NEW Candidates that are taking the Stage One test in Mississauga are required to book their Hearing Assessment at the same time as Stage One.  Failure to do so will result in your order being cancelled!

DO NOT BOOK THE ENCAPSULATED TREADMILL ON THE SAME DAY!!

After completion of successful registration, you will be sent 2 emails.  

1. Your paid receipt/confirmation is automatically generated through this website and will be emailed to you for your records. It will include the date, and your testing time. You will NOT receive another email from OFAI regarding your assessment. If you do not receive your confirmation, please call the OFAI office at 905-426-6756.
2. An email ( within 24-48 hours prior to your test) with a TEST CODE from: onlinetesting@invitations.testgenius.com – this you will need to bring with you on the date of your test.

• Stage One is scheduled at 9:00 AM (those Candidates that are taking the Hearing on the same day, will proceed to the Hearing upon completion of your Stage One Test).
• Incorrect bookings will result in an automatic refund, less a $25 plus HST administration fee.
• There is currently NO re-scheduling, please do not book your appointment until you are sure of your personal and professional schedules.

All candidates are responsible for downloading and reading the Pre-Assessment Guides as part of their assessment. 

Cancellation Policy: There will be no refunds if your assessment is cancelled within 5 business days of your assessment date/time.  Any cancellation made prior to the 5 business day deadline will be refunded, less a $50.00 plus HST. If you wish to cancel your assessment and it is five-business days or greater from your assessment date/time, you must request a cancellation through your online account at www.ofai.ca  by selecting the “Cancel” button next to the order/assessment you are cancelling. You will be refunded, less a $50.00 plus HST administration fee.
If you must cancel your assessment within five business days of your assessment date/time, you will not be refunded.  Please advise the administration office you will not be attending your assessment at  info@ofai.ca. It is the user's responsibility to abide by the cancellation policy of each assessment.

Re-Test Policy: All OFAI failed assessments are subject to our re-test policy.  The re-test policy identifies the wait times candidates must follow before coming back to re-test.  The wait times are put in place to allow each candidate sufficient time to prepare (and in some cases, train) in order to be successful in their assessments.
The following identifies the OFAI re-test policy wait times:
1st Failure – 15 Days
2nd Failure – 30 Days
Anything after a 2nd failure will be subject to a 30 day re-test policy

Arrival times:
Stage One:  15 minutes prior to scheduled time
Stage Two Hearing: 15 minutes prior to scheduled time
Stage Two Encapsulated Treadmill:  30 minutes prior to scheduled time
Stage Three & FPAT:  30 minutes prior to scheduled time
If you arrive earlier than your 15 minutes, please remain in your vehicle until closer to your appointment time.

If you are late for your appointment, you will be required to wait. 

Anyone booking testing at Ontario Fire Administration Inc. MUST read our COVID-19 screening protocols and policies. Candidates must review OFAI’s COVID-19 screening protocols and policies prior to booking your testing through the online testing calendar.

You understand that failure to comply with OFAI’S COVID-19 screening protocols and policies could result in a cancelled test and that falsifying any information regarding our

COVID-19 testing protocols could result in your expulsion from the OFAI Candidate Testing Program.  

OFAI’S COVID-19 screening protocols and policies can be found at: https://www.ofai.ca/covid-19-screening-protocols-policies/