Description
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey. We are looking for resilient, adaptable, committed candidates who have goals and values that are aligned with those of the Surrey Fire Service; to provide the best emergency response and fire prevention initiatives possible. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are highly motivated and seeking a lifelong challenging and rewarding career as a firefighter.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Fire suppression activities
- Assisting at medical incidents
- Fire inspections
- Fire prevention education
- Community initiatives
- Working with communications professionals within the dispatch centre
- Administrative reporting and other related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident/Landed Immigrant)
- Grade 12 completion or equivalent
- Two years or more of accumulated work experience after high school completion
- Valid Class 3 or Class 1 Driver's License with air brake endorsement or equivalent for vehicles with more than two axles
- A current BC EMA Licensing Board First Responder License or higher level of EMA License (EMR, PCP, ACP)
- Fluency in English (written and verbal)
- Physically and psychologically suitable for the position of firefighter (Meets NFPA 1582)
- Willing to work 24 hour shifts, day shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays including extra shifts as required
- Must live within specified geographic areas for emergency call-out
- Successful completion of the Surrey Fire Service Basic Firefighting Knowledge Course or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Participation in a Recruit Orientation Workshop
- Post Secondary Education (30 credits, one year in an apprenticeship, diploma, degree, or red seal certification)
- Previous work experience in the hospitality industry (food service)
- Previous work experience in police, fire, health care (one year minimum)
- Previous work experience in Wildfire Service/Coast Guard/Lifeguarding
- Previous work experience in military/search rescue
- Previous work history with a non-profit organization
- Experience in team-oriented sports or organizations
- Sport coaching or instructional qualification
- Computer literacy rating
- Previous work experience including self-paced work, partner work, team work, or supervising others
- Language fluency (English, ASL, or another language)
Additional Information
Salary Information: $90,176.52 - $136,540.08 annually (2026 rates).
Conditions of Employment: This position requires completion of a Police Information Check. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date: This job will be posted until August 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST.