Firefighter 2024

Interested in becoming a Firefighter?

The City of North Vancouver and the Districts of North and West Vancouver are jointly recruiting for professional Firefighters.  Are you community-minded, positive, energetic, active and looking for a fulfilling career?

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved Firefighter Training program resulting in a minimum of Firefighter Level 2 Certificate (NFPA1001).
• High School graduation.
• Successful completion of at least one year of post secondary education (e.g. academic/technical/trades) OR
• At least one year accumulated work experience after high school (equivalent to full time hours), preferably in work related to the needs of the Fire Service. (e.g. building construction, mechanical, driving trucks and/or large or emergency vehicles, fire service, first aid, nursing, paramedic, instructor/educator, full-time competitive athlete etc.).
• Physically fit for the position of Firefighter and medically fit according to the standards set in NFPA 1582.  It is the candidate’s responsibility to review and understand these standards.
• Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License or higher (Class 1 for example) with air brake endorsement for vehicles with more than two axles (Automatic transmission is accepted).  Similar licenses from other Canadian Provinces or territories are acceptable on initial application only. Applications without this qualification will be accepted only if you are able to obtain the qualification by the date of an official job offer. Contact ICBC for more information at 1-800-950-1498.
• Safe and responsible driving behaviour as demonstrated on a current driver’s abstract. More than 6 points in the last 3 years from the date of application are considered excessive and may eliminate an applicant from further consideration.  Other aspects of your driving record will also be considered.
• Successful completion of and current certification in: Occupational First Aid - Level 1 OR Standard First Aid – Industry with CPR Level C OR Emergency First Aid – Industry.
• Computer literacy (i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or common software applications).
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
• No criminal convictions related to the job of Firefighter.  Please refer to the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General website for more information about the Criminal Records Review Act.
• Passing a Physical Fitness Test.

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:

• Progress towards or completion of a post-secondary education program (e.g. academic, technical or trades training). 
• Higher level first aid or first responder certification.
• Additional Fire Service related courses.
• Ability to swim and related life-saving certificates.
• Demonstration of service to the community through volunteer experience, other than serving as a volunteer Firefighter.

Salary:
The current starting salary for all three departments is as follows: 

• City of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver: First 6 months: $6849 per month (January 1, 2024 rates) 
• District of North Vancouver: First 6 months: $6272 per month (January 1, 2022 rates)

These rates are subject to change.  A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Review application instructions and apply on-line at northshorefirerecruiting.ca by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024.
 
Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver and the Districts of North and West Vancouver.

Posting: 2024-F001 If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]

Organization: District of West Vancouver

Region: Lower Mainland

Posted: July 2, 2024, 9:50 am

Expires: July 22, 2024, 5:00 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $6,272.00 to $6,849.00 Month