Firefighters
Competition No. 22-38
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position

Located next to downtown Victoria, the Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000, is home to Canada’s Pacific Naval Fleet. The community boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities, schools and commercial services.

Esquimalt Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) is currently creating an eligibility pool for future firefighter vacancies.

We are leaders in health and wellness who are looking to create a diverse pool of applicants to join our growing team. We are looking for suitably qualified and dynamic people – our ideal candidates will be committed community members who demonstrate a lifestyle that is active and healthy and who display a passion for health and wellness, both physically and mentally.

Below is a summary of the minimum qualifications to apply:

•    Legally entitled to work in Canada;
•    Be at least 19 years of age;
•    Grade 12 Certificate or GED equivalency;
•    Class 3 driver’s licence and air brake endorsement;
•    Safe driving record as demonstrated in a current driver’s abstract;
•    Equivalent to First Responder 3 or Occupational First Aid Level 3;
•    Computer literacy;
•    Proven ability to work in a team environment;
•    History of ongoing volunteer and community service experience;
•    Physically fit for the position of firefighter and medically fit according to the standards set in NFPA 1582; and,
•    Completion of an accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2 program.

Preferred qualifications:

•    Post secondary education
•    Trades qualification
•    Experience or education in health and wellness

How to Apply: 

Prior to applying, please view the complete Recruit Firefighter Information Package (see attachment) which includes the application form, job description, required entrance qualifications, and information regarding the stages in the recruitment process.

If you are interested in this opportunity to become a firefighter, please complete the application form, include a resume and cover letter, and attach copies of all required documents.

As outlined in the information package, each submission must include at a minimum:

•    Completed application form;

•    Cover letter and resume;

•    Grade 12 certificate or GED equivalency;

•    Copy of/or equivalent document to First Responder 3 or Occupational First Aid Level 3;

•    Driver’s license abstract (dated within 30 days of date of application);

•    Class 3 driver’s licence with air endorsement; and,

•    Copy of NFPA 1001 level 1 & 2 (IFSAC or Pro Board).