Description
Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam! Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve. Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services is accepting applications from highly motivated, energetic and dedicated men and women to assume the role of Firefighter. A Firefighter is responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazard. The work would include: extinguishing and preventing of fires, saving of life and property, routine servicing and maintenance of fire equipment, apparatus, and participation in community programs. A firefighter is required to exercise independent judgment and action in emergency situations where referral to a superior for directions is not always possible. Today, firefighters represent the diverse nature of the community we serve. The City of Port Coquitlam is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all who are qualified to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Extinguish and prevent fires
- Save lives and property
- Perform routine servicing and maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus
- Participate in community programs
- Exercise independent judgment and action in emergency situations where referral to a superior for directions is not always possible
Minimum Qualifications
- All certifications and licenses must be uploaded with your resume and cover letter (specific certifications and licenses not detailed in the original posting)
- Ability to rapidly and efficiently perform various duties under emergency conditions involving considerable hazard
- Highly motivated, energetic and dedicated
- Capable of exercising independent judgment and action in emergency situations
- The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check
for more information and to download the Firefighter Application Guide.
Additional Information
Job ID: J0625-0675
Position Number: 25-087e
Job Title: 25-087e - Firefighter (Full Time)
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Category: Fire and Emergency Services
Open Positions: 2
Employee Group: IAFF
Date Posted: August 6, 2025
Closing Date: August 22, 2025
The annual rate of pay for this full time position is $86,313 (based on 2025 rates) and includes a comprehensive benefit package upon completion of a six month probation period. The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the IAFF Collective Agreement. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online no later than August 22, 2025 to the job competition #25-087e with all supporting documentation for proof of qualifications. Please visit the Port Coquitlam’s webpage for more information and to download the Firefighter Application Guide. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those invited to stage 2 of the firefighter recruitment process will be contacted. Contact City Hall: 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8, 604-927-5411, info@portcoquitlam.ca. Hours of Operation: Mon to Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm (excluding statutory holidays). The City of Port Coquitlam is an equal opportunity employer.
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