Description
Langley City, located in Metro Vancouver, is seeking applications for Regular Full-time Firefighters. The city boasts a vibrant community spirit, excellent amenities, and a forward-thinking vision of being 'The Place to Be.'
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and innovative fire department that serves a rapidly growing urban area. The position offers a dynamic work environment with access to comprehensive training and development.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Emergency Response: Respond to fire, medical, rescue, and other emergency calls as required.
- Fire Suppression: Participate in fire suppression activities, including operating firefighting equipment and apparatus.
- Medical Assistance: Provide first responder emergency medical care at scenes of accidents and emergencies.
- Rescue Operations: Assist in rescue situations, including extrication and technical rescue scenarios.
- Fire Prevention and Education: Participate in fire prevention, education, and public awareness activities within the community.
- Maintenance: Inspect, maintain, and clean firefighting equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Training: Attend and participate in ongoing training, drills, and professional development sessions.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure effective and efficient emergency response.
- Other Duties: Carry out additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or department leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Documents (must be submitted as one file):
- Completed Firefighter Application Form
- Class 3 or 1 full-privilege driver’s license with air brake endorsement
- Personal Driving Record/Abstract (5-year, obtained within 6 months of closing date, no more than 6 points, no current suspensions or prohibitions)
- First Responder Level 3 or valid BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board License in Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Paramedic Licence (BLS or ALS)
- Firefighter Fitness Testing certificate (valid within one year of posting close date or willingness to complete by February 9, 2026)
Preferred Qualifications
- NFPA 1001 Level 2 Certification: Considered an asset
Additional Information
Competition Number: 25-52
Employment Type: Regular Full-time, IAFF
Hourly Wage Range: $37.50 - $56.79 (2024 rates)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package included
Application Deadline: 11:59pm on January 5, 2026
Application Process: Applications must be submitted online at www.langleycity.ca/careers. All required documents must be combined into one file (Word, PDF, JPG, or TIFF; max 20 MB). ZIP, EXE, and compressed files are not accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Career Firefighters Application Manual during the process.
Location: City of Langley, 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley BC, V3A 4B3
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Langley City appreciates the interest of all applicants. Only those selected will be contacted.
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