Fire Fighter

We require personnel to assist with a month-long project to perform annual fire hose & appliance testing (NFPA Compliant) with the City of Vancouver. This position is for fire systems assistants to help with the testing, loading and data entry of fire hose and appliances.

This work is happening in a fast-paced environment at a fire hall by the UBC campus. Applicants will need to be in good physical condition and be willing to work approx. 8 hrs. / day Monday to Saturday. 08:00 to 16:30. The project is planned to start Sept. 5 and run until Oct. 5.

Applicants should be physically fit and able to lift lengths of fire hose for the entire shift. The fire hose sizes vary in diameter from 1.5” up to 5”, and applicants will have to fill, drain, and re-roll hoses once testing is complete. The work is primarily outdoors and will happen rain or shine.

In addition to being physically fit preference may be given to those with fire service experience and those living close to the University of BC firehall #10, where the testing will take place.

Rate of pay for this position is ~$20-$25/hr, and there will be an opportunity for performance bonuses in addition to the hourly wage if the applicant can exceed certain benchmarks.

The job will be 5 minutes from the UBC Campus.

**Applicants will be responsible for**:

- Transportation to UBC Campus area.
- All PPE will be provided.

Only applicants considered for the position will be contacted.