- Closes
- Fri, Jan 15 · 48 business days left
- Asks for
- NFPA 1001 (FF I & II) · Class 3 licence (air brakes) · EMR / PCP
Description
Are you a dual ticketed Firefighter (NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2) and Primary Care Paramedic? Or a career oriented Primary Care Paramedic who wants to expand their skills and enter the field of Firefighting? Then keep reading, because we have the perfect job for you!
The Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Department is the only dual service department in the Province, providing both fire fighting and paramedic services to the community.
Why work for us?
- A rental subsidy of up to $1,000 a month for 12
- A relocation reimbursement of up to $10,000.
- Free use of our recreation facilities and fitness
- NEW: Wage matching for current career firefighters (see more information in the wage section below).
As a Firefighter/Paramedic, your primary functions are fire/rescue, pre-hospital emergency medical care, inspection/fire prevention and daily maintenance of the fire hall and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Preference for candidates with these qualifications
- NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification Level I & II
- Primary Care Paramedic certification
- BC Class 3 & 4 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance and Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Work experience related to firefighting and/or pre-hospital care
- Post-secondary education IV endorsement
Candidates with their Primary Care Paramedic certification and the ability to obtain NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification Level I & II are encouraged to apply.
NEW: The District of Kitimat will wage match career firefighters based on work experience to a maximum of three years.
Applying to Kitimat?
Get your resume and cover letter written for this posting
Most online applications ask for a resume. Standard turnaround is 4–7 business days after your intake, so you’d have them well before Jan 15. Revisions until you’re satisfied with the final version.
“…within one month of sending it out I was scheduled for an interview and then I got hired!”
Bailey M., resume + cover letter client
Already have a resume? A cover letter written for this posting, $99 · What’s included
Plus tax; 3% card fee at checkout, none by e-Transfer.
Kitimat closes in 48 business days
Express gets your resume and cover letter done in time
Standard turnaround is 4–7 business days after your intake, which could land on deadline day. Express is 2–3 business days: finish your intake today and it’s back by Fri, Nov 13.
“Your resume service was amazing and very quick.”
Dylan, resume client
Not in a rush? Standard, $287 (4–7 business days)
Plus tax; 3% card fee at checkout, none by e-Transfer.
Kitimat closes Friday
Need your resume by Friday?
Next Day delivers the business day after your intake. Finish it today and you’ll have it Wednesday.
“Your resume service was amazing and very quick.”
Dylan, resume client
Plus tax; 3% card fee at checkout, none by e-Transfer.
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Posted deadline: Fri, Jan 15
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Kitimat closed Jan 15
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