Firefighter (Paid On Call)

1 week ago


North Cowichan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. North Cowichan has four Fire Halls located in these four communities which are entirely staffed by paid-on-call, trained and dedicated Firefighters.

Paid-on-call Firefighters are paid for attending practices, callouts and duty weekends. Practices are held once a week and usually last a few hours. Duty crew weekends, which occur once every four weeks, you are required to spend approximately 3-4 hours at the Station maintaining equipment, training and providing regulatory checks as part of your scheduled duty weekend. Callouts may occur any time during the week, day and night.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities:

- At least 18 years of age
- Junior firefighters are acceptable after meeting with the Fire Chief at 16 years of age.
- Resident of North Cowichan
- Current Class 5 non-restricted driver's license provided with resume
- Driving record that demonstrates safe and responsible driving behavior
- Must pass a medical assessment.
- Must pass a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check
- Must be able to attend all scheduled training sessions
- Must work well with others and be able to function in the dynamic and fast paced emergency services environment
- Must be in good physical condition and able to successfully complete an agility test
- Complete a basic multiply answer written Exam
- Interview with Fire Chiefs from the Department

Considered an Asset:

- Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 driver's license
- Air brake endorsement
- Fire related courses, such as NFPA 1001 Level II, NFPA 1002, NFPA 472
- Post-secondary education
- Technical or trade certificate
- Advanced first aid training
- Previous fire or emergency services experience
- Ability to respond to daytime emergencies

Paid On-Call Firefighter Benefits:

- Equipment and gear provided
- Membership into firefighter's social club and use of amenities
- Invitation to annual banquets
- Free counseling services for firefighters and immediate family
- The opportunity to be part of a team of people serving the community

This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.



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