Recruitment

Want to join our team?

Fire Fighter Process

One career fire fighter hiring process is run annually, depending on retirement and operational requirements. Most processes are held in the Fall with a hire date of early January. Applicants make a large time commitment and it's very competitive.

Finding the right fire fighter is quite a process. There are a number of things you need to do to be qualified and competitive. Career Fire Fighter Recruitment Process

Applications for this position are received only when there is a vacancy. Apply at our Job Postings page.

Fire Dispatchers

Fire Dispatchers are the people who answer the phone when you call for help.

You give them all the details they need to send fire crews to your side. Make sure you know where you are when you call.

Interested in becoming a Fire Dispatcher? There are a number of things you need to do to be qualified and competitive.

Requirements:

Grade 12 diploma and post-secondary education in a relevant field (like emergency communications or public safety), or an equivalent combination of skills and experience
Valid BC driver's licence (Class 5)

Recommended:

Knowledge of basic fire codes, databases, and mapping and preplan systems.
Experience in dispatch, operating a busy switchboard, and customer service.
Experience monitoring and controlling communications, audio, message and information media.
Basic First Aid and CPR C.

Applications for this position are received only when there is a vacancy. Apply at Job Postings age.

Fire Prevention Officer/Inspectors

Fire Prevention Officer/Inspectors do our regulatory and investigative work. They inspect buildings and investigate fires. A main focus is fire prevention and fire safety. They give lectures to service clubs and schools and provide advice and guidance.

Interested in becoming a Fire Prevention Officer or Inspector? There are a number of things you need to do to be qualified and competitive.

Requirements:

Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Inspector 1031 Level 1 certification
Valid BC Driver's licence (Class 5)
Basic typing skills (25 words per minute is considered a minimum)
Three years experience and training in the building or mechanical trades, or three years experience in dealing with regulations, inspections, or enforcement
Experience and training in operating computers and menu-driven computer programs

Recommendations:

Knowledge of the operations and policies and procedures of Nanaimo Fire Rescue
Considerable knowledge of the city of Nanaimo, location of streets and major buildings
BC Fire Academy Fire Prevention Officer courses
Fire Service Inspector or Fire Investigator certifications
Building or Mechanical Trades certification
Building Inspector Level 1 certification (academic portion minimum)

Applications for this position are received only when there is a vacancy. Apply at Job Postings page.

Paid On Call Fire Fighting

If you are interested in volunteering in your community, Paid On Call Fire Fighting may be just the thing for you. Your role is to support the career fire fighters at incidents. Fire fighting training is provided to you, both online and practical. You're paid an hourly rate when you respond or train.

Requirements:

Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent
Valid BC Driver's licence with air brake endorsement (Class 3) with no more than 6 points

Recommendations:

Experience and/or training in the construction, mechanical trades or machinery operation
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Fire Fighter Level 1 & 2 certification
Completion of First Responder Level 3/OFA Level 3, or equivalent
AED and spinal first aid endorsement
Previous fire fighting experience and training
Post-secondary education
Community volunteer service

Currently we are not looking for new On Call Fire Fighters. When we are, contact us to apply for this position at fireinfo@nanaimo.ca.