Paid-On-Call Firefighter – Emergency Response

City of Campbell River; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

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 [e-mail].

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 [e-mail].