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.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a completed application form with an attached resume and cover letter referencing the specific competition
24-42 by the application deadline. Click HERE to access the online application form.
Please note that the posting closing date has been extended and all minimum requirements should be complete by April 23, 2024, 4:30 p.m. Any qualifications with expiry dates should be valid by the posting closing date. Applicants that previously applied for competition 24-42 do not need to apply again.
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.
The starting salary for this position will be $26.81 per hour (Schedule “A”, Fire Fighters 1st 6 Months – 2022 Rate), with future increments and other benefits to be in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For detailed information on this position, please visit the City of Nanaimo website, at www.nanaimo.ca; Job Postings.