Working as a firefighter you will be exposed to prolonged hours of physical and mental exertion. You will experience sleep deprivation and may be awake for up to 24 hours at time. You will be exposed to stressful situations that will be mentally, physically and emotionally challenging. You will work in situations that have a risk of injury or death. You will be expected to maintain a professional level of conduct both on and off the job. Your actions and behavior may be captured and put on media and/or social media by news teams and the public. Today’s firefighter is a skilled professional able to face every kind of emergency.
If you are interested in becoming a Dawson Creek firefighter, you need to possess:
- Adaptability
- A desire to serve the public
- Teamwork and communication skills and ability to think critically
- Mechanical aptitude
- A lifestyle that exemplifies fitness, health and wellness
Please Note: If successful in obtaining the Firefighter position, the candidate will be required to reside in Dawson Creek
I. QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter II (Pro-board or IFSAC Accreditation)
- BC EMA First Responder License or BC EMR or BC PCP or equivalent
- Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement or equivalent
- Ability to successfully pass a police information check
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada (You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident/Landed Immigrant)
Desired Qualifications
- NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician (Pro-board or IFSAC Accreditation)
- NFPA 1002 Fire Department Vehicle Driver/Operator or equivalent training for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
- NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue or equivalent training to Operations Level in Vehicle & Machinery Rescue, Confined Space and Rope Rescue
- ICS 100 Incident Command System 100
- SPP-WFF 1 Wildland Firefighter Level 1
- SPP-115 Structure Protection
- Successful completion of a post-secondary education program (academic, technical or trades)
- Volunteer experience in the emergency services field (firefighting, coast guard, search and rescue).
- Demonstrated community involvement
$40.31 - $45.69 after probation
Candidates should submit a résumé by emailing a pdf or word document to resumes@dawsoncreek.ca with the job posting name and number in the subject line, no later than midnight on the closing date referenced above. The City thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.
