British Columbia Full time firefighter Jobs – 13 Openings This Week

Firefighter 2026 (Tri-Municipal)
City of North Vancouver —North Vancouver, BC
- $7,515 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Fire and Rescue Technician
District of Lake Country —Lake Country, BC
- $44.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
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Industrial Firefighter - Kitimat BC
Securiguard —Kitimat, BC
- $36.25–$45.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
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Assistant Fire Chief of Training
City of Langford —Langford, BC
- $161,710.25–$179,678.05 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
Industrial Firefighter / Safety Officer - Kitimat BC
Securiguard —Terrace, BC
- $36.25–$45.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Quick apply
5d
Emergency Response Firefighter - Kitimat BC
Securiguard —Vanderhoof, BC
- $36.25–$45.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Assistant Fire Chief
District of Oak Bay —Oak Bay, BC
- $157,342–$169,440 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Deputy Fire Chief
City of Richmond BC —Richmond, BC
- $162,226–$202,782 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Budgeting
- Business
11d
Assistant Fire Chief
City of Castlegar —Castlegar, BC
- $92,999–$110,972 a year
- Temporary
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Life insurance
10d
Fire Chief
Coldwater Indian Band —Merritt, BC
- $68,000–$90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- System design
- First Aid Certification
- Construction experience
Quick apply
Fire Chief - Naramata Volunteer Fire Department
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen —Naramata, BC
- $34.45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Leadership
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Firefighter 2026 (Tri-Municipal)

City of North Vancouver -
North Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$7,515 a month

Qualifications

Air Brake Endorsement
Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Class 1 Licence
High school diploma or GED
Swimming
First Aid Certification
Computer skills
Class 3 Licence

Full job description

Title

Firefighter 2026 (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 License or Emergency Medical Responder License
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

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:

Progress towards or completion of a post-secondary education program (e.g. academic, technical or trades training).
Higher level first aid
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

Salary:

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: $7515 per month (January 1, 2026 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 27, 2026.

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

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