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Firefighter Eligibility List
The City of Campbell River is seeking to create a firefighter eligibility list in order to fill any
upcoming vacancies, or short / long-term absences within the Fire Services Division.
As a firefighter, reporting to a captain, you would perform a wide variety of technical tasks in
support of the emergency rescue operations, fire suppression, specialized operations, hazardous
materials and prevention functions. You would also perform a variety of technical and
administrative tasks in support of the fire department.
The starting hourly rate of pay for this IAFF bargaining unit position is $31.578.
Please visit our “employment page” to view documents that include the application process,
application checklist (documents to be included in your application) and recruitment information
documentation, which lists the schedule of steps in the selection process.
This posting closes at midnight on Sunday, August 21, 2022
Please send your application package, quoting Competition FIRE-22-79 to:
Email: careers@campbellriver.ca
Human Resources Department
City of Campbell River
301 St. Ann’s Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7
We thank all applicants, however, only those being invited to the testing phase will be contacted.
Application Process
Firefighter
Please follow this process carefully in order to apply for this eligibility list.
1) Complete the attached ‘Application Checklist’ in its entirety. If you are unable to
‘check’ as complete EACH box under the minimum qualification section, your
application will NOT be reviewed.
2) Prepare your submission by creating a single PDF of your entire package, which
shall be ordered as follows:
a) ‘Application Checklist’ (this should be page 1 of the PDF)
b) Cover letter (2 page maximum)
c) Resume (4 page maximum)
d) Proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada
e) High School graduation transcript
f) NFPA 1001 Level 2 Certificate
g) Driver’s licence
h) Driver’s abstract
i) EMA licence
j) Fitness test results
k) Any certificates from the Preferred Qualifications list only
3) Recheck your PDF to be sure you have included all the required documents, and
they are in the correct order.
4) Submit your application by emailing it to careers@campbellriver.ca
Minimum Qualifications Required Upon Application
Complete and include this checklist (page 2 of 3 only)
Cover letter – Outlining how your skills and experiences fit into the fire service,
and why you are interested in the CRFD specifically (1-2 pages)
Resume – Clearly showing your education and work experience. It shall clearly
list all of your education and training. Please do NOT include copies of any
certificates in your resume section. Only specific certificates are being asked for
at the time of application (see below). You will be asked to produce all supporting
documents later in the process. (1-4 pages)
Have the legal entitlement to work in Canada (e.g. Passport, Birth Certificate or
Permanent Resident Card)
High school graduation transcript – shall clearly show that you graduated high
school, show your subjects taken, and marks.
NFPA 1001 level 2 certification from an accredited training agency
A valid BC class 3 driver’s license with an air brake endorsement (or equivalent)
A driver’s abstract that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour
(More than 6 points in the last 3 years, from the posting date, is considered
excessive and does not meet this requirement)
Valid first responder level 3 license with spinal & AED endorsements, or higher
EMA licence, issued from a provincial board or college of paramedics.
Current (within the last 6 months) certificate of successful completion of the
University of Victoria Firefighter Physical Fitness
Preferred Qualifications
EVO certification from an accredited training agency
An EMR, PCP or ACP licence issued by a licencing board
Post secondary diploma or degree certificate
Red Seal trade qualifications
Fire related training (do NOT include copies, but rather list these in your resume)
Only those applicants meeting ALL of the minimum qualifications above will have their
resumes reviewed. Only those applicants selected to advance in the hiring process will
be invited to complete the next steps, which may include:
1) Behavioral Testing – You must achieve a passing score to be eligible to proceed
2) Microsoft Office computer skills testing – You must achieve a passing score to be
eligible to proceed
3) Ergometrics FireTeam Aptitude Testing – You must achieve a passing score to be
eligible to proceed
4) Job Performance Testing – Ladder climb & tunnel crawl
5) Interviews
6) Candidates advancing past the interview process will be require to complete a
vision, hearing, and a health assessment. See forms attached for reference.
7) Criminal record and vulnerable sector check
8) In-Station Assessment
Applicants being invited to the testing portion of the competition will be notified by email
before close of business on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Steps 1-4 above will be
conducted on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Campbell River, time and location TBA.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled during the week of September 6, 2
