Careers
BC Local Government Job Posting Service
Firefighters
Regular Full-Time
Competition #24-23
Langley City, a community of 29,000 people positioned in a rapidly growing area is strategically located in Metro Vancouver and has a vibrant community spirit and an inspiring vision of being “The Place To Be” now and in the future. Langley City has all the amenities of any urban centre in very close proximity: great shopping, 300 acres of parks, world-class educational institutions, and entertainment facilities. Easy access to the USA, the Pacific Ocean and the vast Coastal Mountain range makes Langley City an enviable place to live and work. The City has one of the most active industrial and service commercial land bases found in the Lower Mainland.
Langley City is recruiting for regular full-time Firefighters; an opportunity to join a progressive and innovative fire department.
Applications must be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line Firefighter Competition #24-23. All required documents outlined below must be in one attached document only. This one document must not exceed 20 MB and must be submitted in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, JPG or TIFF (ZIP, EXE and compressed files will not be accepted). Applications that do not include every requested document, are submitted with more than one email attachment and/or don’t quote the competition number and position in the email subject line will not be considered.
Required documents that must be included:
- Firefighter Application Form.
- Class 3 or 1 full-privilege driver’s license with air brake endorsement Personal Driving Record/ Abstract (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date of this competition. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record/Abstract, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Photos of your driver’s license and/or a Driver Factor report will not be accepted.
- No more than 6 points and no current suspensions or prohibitions from driving.
- First Responder Level 3 or a valid BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board License in Emergency Medical (EMR) Responder or Paramedic Licence (BLS or ALS).
- Firefighter Fitness Testing certificate that is valid within one year of this posting close date or be willing to complete and submit by no later than June 21, 2024.
NFPA 1001 Level 2 Certification is considered an asset. Full details of the position, requirements and how to apply can be found at the following link: https://www.langleycity.ca/careers.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult and follow the Career Firefighters Application Manual during the application and recruitment process.
Hours of work are an average of 42 hours per week, Monday to Sunday. Starting rate of pay is $33.18 per hour (IAFF 2021 rates). Our comprehensive benefits package is included.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. May 21, 2024.
Langley City appreciates the interest of all applicants. Only those selected will be contacted.
The City has a Covid 19 vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $33.18 Hour
