Firefighter

Regular Full-Time

(up to12 positions)

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you

About You / What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications
- Completed Grade 12 or GED.
- Possess a valid Class 3 British Columbia Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
- Successfully completion of NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 Certification.
- Must be physically and psychologically able to perform the duties of a firefighter
- Must be willing to successfully complete a Police Information Check

Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of any one of the following technical courses:

- Hazardous Materials Tech Level
- Swift Water Tech Level
- Technical Rope Tech Level
- Successful completion of a trades qualification or relevant post-secondary degree.
- Accumulated work experience related to the needs of the Fire Service such as paid firefighting, auxiliary firefighting, forestry firefighting and/or, paramedic experience.
- Experience giving back to the community by volunteering and community activities.
- Mechanical experience industries such as construction industry or trades is considered an asset.
- Ability to fluently speak languages other than English.
- Knowledge and awareness of other cultures.
- Involvement in a top performing sports or other team demanding extra-ordinary dedication.
- Committed to a lifestyle that prioritizes physical and mental well-being, including a focus on fitness and health.
- Committed to continuous learning.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Important Note:_
- Current Drivers Abstract (within last 30 days) -required.
- Secondary School diploma or equivalency
- required
- Post Secondary Program Certificate, Diploma, Degree, or Trades Qualification (Red Seal) if applicable
- Any completed Hazard Materials Tech Level, Confined Space Tech Level, Swift Water Tech Level, Technical Rope Tech Level or Trench Rescue Tech Level certificates if applicable.
- Your NFPA 1001 level 1 and 2 Pro Board/IFSAC certifications
- required

What We Offer:
This IAAF 1782 position has an hourly training starting rate at $30.61 (2022 rate of pay). Rates will increase incrementally to a 4th year top rate of $48.58 (2022 rate) in accordance with the IAFF 1782 Collective Agreement.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including contribution to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

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- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted._