During periods of active Firefighter recruitment campaigns, candidates are encouraged to carefully consider their qualifications against the stated requirements prior to completing and submitting their application.
Order of selection will be based on a competitive process where only those candidates that exemplify all requirements for the position (minimum and preferred qualifications) of Firefighter will be selected first.
Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant with legal entitlement to work in Canada
Must be at least 19 years of age on the date of application
Completion of High School or General Education Development (GED)
Current (within 30 days from date of application) Valid Class 3 British Columbia Driver’s License without restrictions, with airbrake endorsement and a good driving record; more than 6 points is considered excessive and applicants will not be considered
No conviction of a relevant criminal offense for which a pardon has not been granted
First aid certification shall be EMA-FR (Emergency Medical Assistant – First Responder) or equivalent (Important Notice: Candidates are reminded that a valid EMA-FR license is a minimum requirement and must accompany your application; if this license is due to expire on or before January 31, 2021, it will be the candidate’s responsibility to ensure the license remains valid)
Physically and psychologically fit to perform the position of Firefighter
Successful completion of an approved Firefighter training program resulting in the completion of a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Level 1 and 2 Certification (proof of transcript and certification must be submitted with application displaying Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress [IFSAC] accreditation); please do not contact Human Resources to inquire what courses are considered part of the NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 certification
Residency requirements in one of the following cities (required upon commencing employment):
Burnaby
Coquitlam
Delta
Langley - City
Langley – Township
Maple Ridge
New Westminster
North Vancouver - City
North Vancouver - District
Pitt Meadows
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Richmond
Surrey
Vancouver
Within permissible boundaries (requires pre-approval from the Fire Chief prior to commencing employment):
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements set out on the Minimum Qualifications tab, the following are the City’s preferred qualifications and will substantially increase a candidate’s chances of being invited into a firefighter recruitment process:
Successful completion of any one of the following technical courses:
Confined Space Tech Level
Hazard Materials Tech Level
Structural Collapse Tech Level
Swift Water Tech Level
Technical Rope Tech Level
Trench Rescue Tech Level
Emergency Medical Responder, Primary Care Paramedic or equivalent licence.
Red Seal Trade Certification in a construction-related discipline e.g., Plumbing/Gas Fitting, Carpentry, Electrical
Diploma, undergraduate, graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
Accumulated work experience related to the needs of the Fire Service such as paid firefighting, auxiliary firefighting, forestry firefighting, and/or, paramedic experience
