Paid-On-Call Firefighters - (26-073) External Closes Oct 9/26

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Campbell River is seeking Paid-On-Call Firefighters to join the Fire Department in a part-time capacity. The role supports full-time crews and responds to emergencies with firefighting, rescue and safety responsibilities in Campbell River, BC.

Starting pay for recruits is CAD 18.75 per hour, with the posting closing on Oct 9, 2026. Applicants must meet strict criteria and be prepared for duty in challenging environments and hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or older at time of application.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Live within the Campbell River Fire Protection Area.
• Meet NFPA medical/vision/hearing standards during recruitment.
• Hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or Class 7 if driving <4 years) with <7 points in 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Fight, extinguish and prevent fires and protect lives and property.
• Respond to alarms, lay hoses, direct water streams and climb ladders.
• Rescue and administer first aid, ventilate premises and protect from water damage.
• Drive firefighting equipment as assigned and maintain gear and stations.
• Participate in training, drills, community events and safety programs.

Skills

Team player

Physically fit

Work under pressure

Calibrated risk-taking

Professional conduct

Job description

Paid-On-Call Firefighters - (26-073) External Closes Oct 9/26

• Part-time
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Compensation: up to CAD 18.75 - hourly

The City of Campbell River is searching for Paid-On-Call Firefightersto join our Fire Department.

Naturally, Campbell River– Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

Paid-on-call firefighters are integral members of the Campbell River Fire Department, working alongside full-time firefighters in the provision of fire and rescue services to the City of Campbell River.

Paid-on-call firefighters provide an efficient and effective service to the community in the preservation of life, property and the environment. They perform the basic functions of fire protection involving:

• The containment of structural and environmental fires
• The rescue of citizens involved in motor vehicle incidents
• The containment of fires and spills involving motor vehicles
• Support of Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials Operations

What we offer: The starting rate of pay for Paid-on-Call Firefighters as Recruits is$18.75per hour.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 19 years of age or older at time of application
• 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 the NFPA standards for medical, vision and hearing (to be assessed during the recruitment process)
• Hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or Class 7 if driving less than 4 years) with less than 7 points in the past 3 years
• Comfortable being in confined spaces;
• Comfortable working at heights;
• Work well under pressure;
• A strong team player;
• Able to physically perform the duties;
• Willing to work in dangerous and unpleasant situations;
• Conduct yourself with professionalism;
• Able to take calculated risks to help others in need;
• Able to continue working despite physical discomfort.

You will be expected to be able to perform the following duties:

• Combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and the saving of life and property;
• Responding to fire alarms, laying and connecting hose, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, using portable extinguishers, and other firefighting, rescue and safety tools and equipment;
• Searching for and rescuing people from danger and administering first-aid to the injured;
• Ventilating premises to release heat and smoke, placing salvage covers to prevent water damage;
• As assigned, driving and operating motor driven firefighting equipment;
• Performing routine housekeeping and routine maintenance of fire department equipment and fire stations;
• Participating in training, drills and practice sessions;
• Participating in rescue and safety, or public service call activities; taking responsibility for effective disposition of such emergencies;
• Participating in community events and fundraising activities.

Posting Date:September 22, 2026

Closing Date: October 9, 2026

Posting Number: 26-073

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected to move on in the recruitment process will be contacted.