City Employment

In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including racialized and Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities, ages and sexual orientations who bring value through their lived experiences.

We strive to provide an inclusive workplace and believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for all. If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please email employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca and we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.

Fire Fighters

Department: Nanaimo Fire Rescue

Closing Date: Dec 04, 2025 4:30 PM

Competition Number: 25-138

Job Summary

Nanaimo Fire Rescue is currently recruiting for exceptional candidates to join our world-class public safety organization.

We want to hear from you if you have the skills, experience and passion to serve the public as an ambassador in public safety, work in an effective team environment and assist those in need.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please see the job description PDF below.

Requirements

Prior to applying, it is important to clearly understand the roles and responsibilities of a career Fire Fighter. A Fire Fighter’s career with Nanaimo starts as a Flex Fire Fighter. Flex Fire Fighters work full-time hours but are scheduled to best meet the department’s operational needs and must be available for short-notice schedule changes. All applicants are asked to carefully review the recruitment information and job description on the City of Nanaimo website, at www.nanaimo.ca; under City Services; Emergency Services; Fire & Rescue; Recruitment.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for this position will be $29.57 per hour (Schedule “A”, Fire Fighters 1st 6 Months – 2025 Rate), with future increments and other benefits to be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Comments

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a completed application form with an attached resume and cover letter referencing the specific competition 25-138 by the application deadline.

Click HERE to access the online application form.

Please note that all minimum requirements should be complete by the posting closing date (December 4, 2025, 4:30pm). Any qualifications with expiry dates should be valid by the posting closing date.

The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.

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250-755-4406

employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca

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