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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