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