Employment Type: Auxiliary (Paid on call)
Pay Grade: $19.00/hour
Hours of Work: On Call
Competition Number: 2026-40
Closing Date: September 4, 2026 at 4:30pm
The City of White Rock - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.
The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 23,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.
Overview
White Rock Fire Rescue seeks a number of Paid on Call Auxiliary Firefighters. Auxiliary Firefighters supplement the services of full-time firefighters by responding to calls as needed. At times, when the full-time crew is unavailable for extended periods, you may be called to attend medical calls, alarms, fires or other emergencies. This role requires an energetic team player, who has strong interpersonal and leadership skills coupled with effective judgment and decision-making abilities. This role requires an energetic team player, who has strong interpersonal and leadership skills coupled with effective judgment and decision-making abilities.
Qualifications
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Firefighter Training program resulting in the completion of a NFPA 1001 Level I & II Certification (Successful applicants will have 6 months from date of hire to complete certification);
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First Responder Level III (EMR License is preferred);
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Completion of Grade 12, GED or equivalent;
Requirements
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Canadian Citizen; or Landed Immigrant with legal entitlement to work in Canada;
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Must reside within a 10 km radius of the White Rock Fire Hall;
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Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a demonstrated safe driving record;
Note - Abstracts with more than 6 points on their current driver’s license, or any suspensions, prohibitions or multiple non-point offences within the last 5 years may eliminate an applicant from further consideration.
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Must successfully pass a Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check;
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Be capable of meeting the physical and mental demands of the position;
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Ability to respond to calls regularly and be available to attend practice drills on Tuesday evenings (Successful applicants are expected to meet or exceed department attendance percentage for calls and practices);
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Interest and commitment to providing assistance to those in the community and a demonstrated quality of character.
The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you! If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume online.
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