Firefighter 2025 (Tri-Municipal)

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver is seeking professional Firefighters to join their team. Ideal candidates are those who are community-oriented and meet the rigorous requirements including a minimum of a Firefighter Level 2 Certificate and a valid BC driver's license. This role offers competitive compensation with room for growth and opportunities to serve the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Firefighter Training program.
• Current First Responder certification required.
• Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License or higher.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage firefighting operations and rescue missions.
• Engage in community service and education.
• Maintain physical fitness for emergency responses.

Skills

Physically fit

Computer literacy

Education

High School graduation

Post-secondary education

Firefighter Level 2 Certificate (NFPA1001)

Job description

Position Information

Title Firefighter 2025 (Tri-Municipal) Job Status Regular Full Time Position Overview

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

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 license 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.
  
  

Compensation

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

• City of North Vancouver, 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.

Additional Information How To Apply

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

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2025-F001 Job Open Date 06/09/2025 Job Close Date 07/28/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants