Firefighter 2025

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of West Vancouver is recruiting professional Firefighters, offering a fulfilling career for candidates who are community-minded and highly motivated. Applicants must meet specific educational and physical criteria, including a Firefighter Level 2 Certificate and a valid driver’s license. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive starting salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Firefighter Training program resulting in Firefighter Level 2 Certificate.
• Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License (or higher) with air brake endorsement required.
• Current First Responder certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in firefighting and emergency response activities.
• Ensure community safety through fire prevention and education.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and attend training sessions.

Skills

Physically fit

Computer literacy

Education

High School graduation

Firefighter Level 2 Certificate (NFPA1001)

Post secondary education

Job description

Interested in becoming a Firefighter?

The City of North Vancouver and the Districts of North and West Vancouver are jointly recruiting for professional Firefighters. Are you community-minded, positive, energetic, active and looking for a fulfilling career?

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Firefighter Training program resulting in a minimum of Firefighter Level 2 Certificate (NFPA1001).
• High School graduation.
• Successful completion of at least one year of post secondary education (e.g. academic/technical/trades) OR
• At least one year accumulated work experience after high school (equivalent to full time hours), preferably in work related to the needs of the Fire Service. (e.g. building construction, mechanical, driving trucks and/or large or emergency vehicles, fire service, first aid, nursing, paramedic, instructor/educator, full-time competitive athlete etc.).
• Physically fit for the position of Firefighter and medically fit according to the standards set in NFPA 1582. It is the candidate’s responsibility to review and understand these standards.
• Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License or higher (Class 1 for example) with air brake endorsement for vehicles with more than two axles (Automatic transmission is accepted). Similar licenses from other Canadian Provinces or territory are acceptable on initial application only but you must obtain the equivalent BC License by the date of an official job offer. Contact ICBC for more information at 1-800-950-1498.
• Safe and responsible driving behaviour as demonstrated on a current driver’s abstract. More than 6 points in the last 3 years from the date of application are considered excessive and may eliminate an applicant from further consideration. Other aspects of your driving record will also be considered.
• Current First Responder certification
• Computer literacy (i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or common software applications).
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
• No criminal convictions related to the job of Firefighter. Please refer to the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General website for more information about the Criminal Records Review Act.
• Passing a Physical Fitness Test.
  
  

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications

• Progress towards or completion of a post-secondary education program (e.g. academic, technical or trades training).
• Higher level first aid or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
• Additional Fire Service related courses.
• Ability to swim and related life-saving certificates.
• Demonstration of service to the community through volunteer experience, other than serving as a volunteer Firefighter.
  
  

Salary

The current starting salary for all three departments is as follows:

• City of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver and District of North Vancouver: First 6 months: $6849 per month (January 1, 2024 rates)
  
  

These rates are subject to change. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Review application instructions and apply on-line at northshorefirerecruiting.ca by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver and the Districts of North and West Vancouver.

Posting: 2025-F001