Firefighter

The City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal fire service in Metro Vancouver seeks committed candidates for the firefighter position to engage in fire suppression, medical assistance, and community initiatives. Ideal applicants must have Grade 12 education, a valid driver's license, and demonstrate physical capability. The role includes shift work and emergency call-out responsibilities. Competitive salary ranges from $82,184 to $124,438 annually.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Two years or more of accumulated work experience after high school completion.
• Successfully complete the Surrey Fire Service Basic Firefighting Knowledge Course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire suppression activities and assist at medical incidents.
• Conduct fire inspections and fire prevention education.
• Engage in community initiatives and administrative reporting.

Skills

Fluency in English (written and verbal)

Physically and psychologically suitable for the position of firefighter

Valid Class 3 or Class 1 Driver's License

Experience in team-oriented environments

Education

Grade 12 completion or equivalent

30 post-secondary institution credits or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Employment Status

Union - IAFF - Regular Full-Time

Scope

Guided by the Department's emphasis on service, diversity, honour, respect, and teamwork, the Surrey Fire Service provides support to the residents, communities, and businesses of Canada's 11 th largest city. 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.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be required to perform a variety of job functions, including fire suppression activities, assisting at medical incidents, fire inspections, fire prevention education, community initiatives, working with our communications professionals within the dispatch centre, administrative reporting and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements to apply :

• Legally entitled to work in Canada (You must be a 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 (automatic transmission is accepted) and a safe driving record.
• A current BC EMA Licensing Board First Responder License or higher level of EMA License (EMR, PCP, ACP). We do not accept OFA licensing.
• 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.
• To be available for short term emergency call out to meet business and operational needs, employees must live within Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley Regional District, no further east than Hope, no further north of Squamish, no further south than the USA border and no further west than the Metro Vancouver coast line.
• Successful completion of the Surrey Fire Service Basic Firefighting Knowledge Course
• or equivalent
• The Surrey Fire Basic Knowledge Course is an online course where students will learn the knowledge required to be a firefighter. Students who require this qualification will be given opportunity to sign up for the course following the psychometric assessment review.
• Equivalency for the Basic Knowledge Course is considered to be applicants with NFPA 1001, Level 1 or Level 2 IFSAC or ProBoard certifications.

Preferred Qualifications : These additional skills and experiences will enhance your application but do not replace the minimum qualifications :

Participation in a Recruit Orientation Workshop (please refer to website for additional details)

Post Secondary Education : (choose one)

30 post-secondary institution credits

one year minimum in an apprenticeship program (transcripts required)

Diploma

Degree or higher or red seal certification

Previous work experience in the hospitality industry (food service).

Previous work experience in :

Police, Fire, Health Care - one year minimum

Wildfire Service / Coast Guard / Lifeguarding

Military / Search Rescue

Other

Previous work history with a non-profit organization.

Experience in team-oriented, sports or organizations.

Sport coaching or instructional qualification.

Rate your computer literacy :

No experience

Use computers when required

Average knowledge of computer use

Computer software expert

Did your previous work experience include :

Self-paced, solitary work

Working with a partner

Working as part of a team

Supervising others

Language fluency :

English only

A language other than English

Other Information

Salary Information : $82,184.04 - $124,438.44 annually (2024 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 20, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm PST.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community