Firefighter – Delta – 2026

The City of Delta is seeking dedicated individuals to join Delta Fire & Emergency Services as Career Firefighters. Serving the communities of Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen, this position offers an opportunity to be part of a team committed to public service excellence.

We are looking for community-minded, energetic, and positive candidates who are ready to pursue a fulfilling career as a professional firefighter, helping to ensure the safety and well-being of Delta residents.

• Emergency Response: Respond to fire alarms, emergency calls, and hazardous situations to protect life and property.
• Fire Suppression: Perform firefighting duties including extinguishing fires, conducting search and rescue, and ventilating structures.
• Medical Assistance: Provide emergency medical responder (EMR) services and administer first aid at incident scenes.
• Hazardous Materials Response: Respond to hazardous materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents at the operations level as per NFPA 472.
• Community Engagement: Participate in community events, public education, and fire prevention initiatives.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, clean, and maintain firefighting equipment, vehicles, and personal protective gear.
• Training: Attend and participate in ongoing training sessions to maintain skills and certifications.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively as part of a team under sometimes stressful and dangerous conditions.
• Physical Fitness: Maintain the physical and medical fitness required to perform firefighting duties according to established standards.

Legal Requirements:

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada with supporting documentation (Canadian Birth Certificate, Passport, Permanent Resident Card, or Landed Immigrant Card)

Education:

• High school graduation or equivalent

Certifications:

• Certificate of Completion of NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2 from an approved Pro Board or IFSAC accredited firefighter training program
• NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents - Operations Level
• Current BC EMA Licensing Board Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Licence or higher (PCP, ACP)

Driver’s License:

• Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement (or proof of obtaining by the interview stage)
• Driver’s Abstract for the most recent five years, dated within 15 days prior to application submission

Experience:

• Community volunteer experience

Physical and Medical Fitness:

• Meet requirements of NFPA 1582, including vision and hearing standards (20/30 corrected binocular vision, 20/100 uncorrected binocular vision or better, normal hearing without artificial aids)

Background:

• No conviction for a criminal offence related to the job of a Firefighter

• NFPA 472/1072 Technician Level for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
• NFPA 1006 Technical High Angle Rope Rescue – Awareness, Operations, or Technician Level
• NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue – Awareness, Operations, or Technician Level
• NFPA 1006 Auto Extrication/Vehicle Rescue
• NFPA 1006 Swift Water Rescue
• Wildland Fire Fighting Certification
• Completion of other Fire Service related courses or programs
• Fire related work and/or volunteer experience related to firefighting
• Experience or training in Emergency Services (Police, Coast Guard, EMS, Military, Search and Rescue, Work Experience Programs)
• Construction-related trades experience
• Heavy equipment operation or truck driving experience (Class 1, 2, or 3 license)
• Coaching, teaching, or instructional experience
• Fluency in languages other than English
• Lifesaving Society certifications (Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard)

Salary: $37.4925 per hour

Hours of Work: 42 hour work week

Location: Delta, British Columbia, Canada – Fire and Emergency Services

Employment Group: IAFF 1763

Job ID: 25-256 EX

Application Process: All required documentation must be submitted with your online application in the order specified. Applicants must maintain their licenses and certifications throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applications without a Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement or EMR License will be accepted at the time of application but must be provided by the interview stage.

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Equity Statement: The City of Delta is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce representative of the community, providing equal opportunity, and fostering an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognized, valued, and celebrated.

Other Information: Copies of relevant certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application. Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.