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City of North Vancouver and Districts of North and West Vancouver
Description
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? This position offers a chance to serve the community while engaging in an exciting and dynamic work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond to emergency calls and provide firefighting services.
- Conduct fire prevention inspections and educate the public on fire safety.
- Participate in training and drills to maintain skills and knowledge.
- Perform rescues and provide emergency medical care as needed.
- Maintain and operate firefighting equipment and vehicles.
- Engage in community outreach and public relations activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 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 OR at least one year of accumulated work experience after high school, preferably in work related to the needs of the Fire Service.
- Physically fit for the position of Firefighter and medically fit according to the standards set in NFPA 1582.
- Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License or higher with air brake endorsement.
- Safe and responsible driving behaviour as demonstrated on a current driver’s abstract.
- Current First Responder License or Emergency Medical Responder License.
- 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.
- Passing a Physical Fitness Test.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Progress towards or completion of a post-secondary education program.
- Higher level first aid.
- 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.
Additional Information
Additional Information:
- Salary: The current starting salary is $7515 per month for the first 6 months (January 1, 2026 rates). These rates are subject to change.
- A comprehensive benefits package is offered.
- Application Deadline: Apply online by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026.
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