Firefighter – White Rock – 2026

The City of White Rock is seeking temporary full-time firefighters to join White Rock Fire Rescue. As part of a close-knit team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community through fire prevention, public education, and emergency response. The City values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to fostering a respectful and healthy work environment.

This position offers an opportunity to serve a vibrant ocean-side community known for its sense of unity and beautiful surroundings. Fire response is a primary function, but firefighters are also expected to respond to a variety of emergencies, with a significant emphasis on providing medical aid. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and a commitment to public safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergency calls including fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, and other urgent situations.
• Participate in fire prevention and public education programs to reduce risk and promote safety within the community.
• Safeguard life, property, and the environment through proactive and reactive emergency services.
• Operate firefighting and emergency response equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct inspections and routine maintenance of firefighting gear and vehicles.
• Collaborate with team members and other emergency services to provide effective incident response.
• Maintain physical fitness and readiness for duty at all times.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development as required by the department.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by supervisors or required by emergencies.

• Successful completion of approved Firefighter Training programs: NFPA 1001 and 472.
• A valid BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board EMR or PCP License.
• Certificate of fitness from Langara College or the University of Victoria completed within the last 365 days.
• High School Graduation or equivalent.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License: Class 5 with Air Endorsement. Driver’s abstract must be within the last 30 days. Employment offers contingent upon receipt of a class 3 driver’s license by end of probationary period.
• Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant with legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Residency requirement: Must reside within Area 1 living boundaries no later than 3 months after start date.
• Consent to Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Check (for applicants under consideration).
• Vision and hearing must meet the criteria in NFPA 1582 Chapter 6: 20/30 corrected binocular vision and 20/100 uncorrected binocular vision or better; suitable colour and peripheral vision; normal unaided hearing.
• First Responder Suitability interview required.

• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
• Hours of Work: Varies
• Monthly Wage: $7,515 (first 6 months - IAFF position, 2026 rates)
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package as per IAFF 2407 collective agreement.
• Competition Number: 2026-25
• Closing Date: May 7, 2026 at 4:30pm
• Location: City of White Rock, BC
• Application Process: Submit cover letter, resume, and all required documents to hr@whiterockity.ca by the application deadline.
• Only selected applicants will be contacted.