Paid-On-Call Firefighter – Emergency Response

City of Campbell River

Campbell River

On-site

CAD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

The City of Campbell River on Vancouver Island is seeking Paid-On-Call Firefighters to join the Campbell River Fire Department. Paid-on-call firefighters assist full-time crews in fire protection and rescue services for the City of Campbell River.

Recruitment emphasizes meeting age, residency, and licensing requirements, plus background checks and NFPA standards; posting closes Oct 9, 2026. Applications via careers@campbellriver.ca.

Qualifications

  • Must be 19 years of age or older.
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Live within the Campbell River Fire Protection Area.
  • Ability to complete a satisfactory Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Meet NFPA medical, vision and hearing standards (to be assessed).
  • Hold a BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or Class 7 if driving <4 years) with <7 points in 3 years.

Responsibilities

  • Contain structural and environmental fires.
  • Rescue citizens involved in motor vehicle incidents.
  • Contain fires and spills involving motor vehicles.
  • Support Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials Operations.

Skills

Criminal Record Check
Vulnerable Sector Check

Tools

BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence
Class 7 (if driving <4 years)

Job description

The City of Campbell River on Vancouver Island is seeking Paid-On-Call Firefighters to join the Campbell River Fire Department. Paid-on-call firefighters assist full-time crews in fire protection and rescue services for the City of Campbell River.

Recruitment emphasizes meeting age, residency, and licensing requirements, plus background checks and NFPA standards; posting closes Oct 9, 2026. Applications via careers@campbellriver.ca.

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