Auxiliary Firefighter - On-Call Training & Response

City of Powell River; Powell River; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The City of Powell River seeks an Auxiliary Firefighter to join Powell River Fire Rescue - No. 1 Fire Hall in Powell River, BC. The role supports training and incident response while meeting NFPA and local standards.

The position requires a valid BC driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to complete extensive firefighter training. Applicants must commit to a demanding schedule and pass required checks.

Qualifications

• Permanent resident of Powell River and reside within the Powell River Fire Rescue response area.
• Minimum 19 years of age.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Able to meet the NFPA 1582 physical, hearing and vision Standard.
• Valid class 5 British Columbia driver’s license, unrestricted.
• A current driver’s abstract demonstrating safe and responsible driving with no more than 6 points (attach a copy of your driver’s abstract).
• Ability to successfully pass a Fire Services fitness test conducted by Powell River Fire Rescue.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Reliable personal insured vehicle in order to respond to calls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month basic training program.
• Attendance at a minimum of 70% of training sessions.
• Participation in the B.C. Firefighter Full-Service Certification Program.
• Ability to respond to incidents anytime, day or night, year-round.
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
• Wear beard or facial hair restrictions per Work Safe BC regulations.

Job description

The City of Powell River seeks an Auxiliary Firefighter to join Powell River Fire Rescue - No. 1 Fire Hall in Powell River, BC. The role supports training and incident response while meeting NFPA and local standards.

The position requires a valid BC driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to complete extensive firefighter training. Applicants must commit to a demanding schedule and pass required checks.