
Website City of North Vancouver Fire department
North Shore Tri-Municipal Firefighter Recruitment
Click link below for application guide
https://northshorefirerecruiting.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Final-Firefighter-Applicant-Guide.pdf
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applications will be screened to ensure the following qualifications have been met. If you do not
meet ALL of these, please do not submit an application as it will be screened out:
• Successful completion of an approved Firefighter Training program resulting in a
minimum of Firefighter Level 2 Certificate (NFPA1001). Certificates must have Pro Board
or IFSAC seal.
• High School graduation.
• Transcripts demonstrating successful completion of at least one year of post-secondary
education (i.e. 30 credits-academic/technical/trades) OR at least one year of accumulated
work experience after high school (equivalent to full time hours), preferably in work
related to the needs of the Fire Service (i.e. building construction, mechanical, driving
trucks and/or large or emergency vehicles, first aid, nursing, paramedic,
instructor/educator, full-time competitive athlete, etc.).
• Physically fit for the position of Firefighter and medically fit according to the standards set
in NFPA 1582. It is the candidate’s responsibility to review and understand these
standards. At the latter stage of the process, you will be required to pass an assessment
with a certified medical physician demonstrating medical fitness to perform the job of
Firefighter. The assessment uses NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational
Medical Program for Fire Departments (referred to as “NFPA 1582”). It is the candidate’s
responsibility to review and understand these standards. An on-line version of the
standard can be viewed on the National Fire Protection Association website or you can
purchase a complete copy from the National Fire Protection Association. Please consult
your physician if you have any concerns about your ability to meet this standard. The cost
of the medical is assumed by the municipality.
• Passing of the Langara College Firefighter Fitness Testing OR University of Alberta
Firefighter Applicant Physical Aptitude Evaluation OR University of Victoria
Firefighter Physical Abilities Test.
This document must be included with your initial application materials OR completed and
submitted before progressing to the pre-screening and station orientation phase, if you
are chosen to advance. Each department will inform you if you will be moving forward in
their process, at which point verification of the test document will be required. Results
will only be considered valid if they are within 1 year of September 13, 2023. Ensure that
a valid certificate issued by the testing facility is available upon request. No other physical
abilities test will be accepted.
• Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License or higher (Class 1 for example) with air brake
endorsement for vehicles with more than two axles (Automatic transmission is
accepted).
Similar licenses from other Canadian Provinces or territories are acceptable on initial
application only*. Contact ICBC for more information at 1-800-950-1498.
* Applications without this qualification will be accepted only if you are able to obtain the
qualification by the date of an official job offer.
• Current driver’s abstract (dated no more than 60 days prior to the application closing
date). This abstract should demonstrate responsible and safe driving behaviour. A current
record with:
o Not more than 6 points in the last 3 years prior to the date of the application closing
date.
o Ensure your abstract displays a status of NORMAL. If your abstract displays a status of
HOLD, you may be required to provide details on the “hold” before advancing to
further stages of recruitment.
• Successful completion of and current certification in:
o Occupational First Aid – Level 1, OR
o Standard First Aid – Industry with CPR Level C, OR
o Emergency First Aid – Industry.
• Computer literate (i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or common software
applications).
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
• No criminal convictions related to the job of Firefighter. Please see RCMP in British
Columbia – Obtain a Criminal Records Check (Police Information Check) (rcmp-grc.gc.ca)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Progress towards or completion of a post-secondary education program (i.e. academic,
technical or trades training).
• Higher level first aid or first responder certification such as:
o Occupational First Aid Level 3
o First Responder License Level 3 (FR)
o Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
o Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
o Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
• Additional Fire Service related certificates listed below:
o Auto Extrication/Vehicle Rescue
o Confined Space Rescue
o Hazardous Materials
o Technical Rope Rescue
o Swift Water Rescue
o Lifesaving Certificates(Bronze Cross, Bronze Medallion, NLS)
• Demonstration of community service, other than duties assigned as a paid oncall/volunteer firefighter (i.e. responding to calls, training etc.).
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
When submitting your application online, the application process comprises of various stages
with instructions on each screen. You should expect the application process to take
approximately 45 minutes as you navigate through the application portal. Do not wait until the
final day of the competition to apply, should you encounter technical issues.
Before you apply, you will need to have the following three documents ready:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Supporting Documents (all supporting documents should be in .pdf file format and scanned
into one document/electronic file)
Consider your medical condition in accordance with NFPA1582. It isthe candidate’s responsibility
to review and understand these standards.
The supporting documents should INCLUDE ONLY the following certificates in this ORDER:
Certificate with Pro Board or IFSAC seal for your Firefighter 2 (NFPA1001). A temporary
document from the fire school or academy confirming your completion is acceptable. You will
be required to provide your certificate once you receive it.
High School Transcript (not High School Diploma).
Driver’s Abstract (confirming a minimum of a BC Driver’s License, Class 3 with Air Brake
Endorsement (or equivalent)) and issued no earlier than 60 days prior to the application
closing date.
Certificate(s) or Transcript(s) for any Post-Secondary Education (degree, diploma, trade, nonfire-related certificate programs). Documents must clearly show the credential(s) that you
received and/or the number of creditsthat you received. Attainment of a Trade Qualification
must be clearly indicated, ideally on an ITA transcript, or on a certificate of qualification. If
you have indicated partial completion of a registered trades apprenticeship, you must include
your ITA BC Official Program Transcript showing the number of Reported Workplace Hours
you have attained. If you are from outside of BC, we require an official transcript
demonstrating the same from the training authority in your province.
Certificate(s) for First Aid/First Responder/Medical courses: (For example: Occupational First
Aid Level 1, Standard First Aid – Industry with CPR Level C, Emergency First Aid – Industry,
OFA 3, FMR 3, EMR, EMR Bridging, PCP, ACP, EMR License, PCP License, nurse or doctor.)
Proof that you have passed one of the following on September 13, 2023 or later*:
• Langara Firefighter Fitness Testing
• University of Alberta Firefighter Fitness Testing
• University of Victoria Firefighter Fitness Testing
No other physical abilities test will be accepted.
*This must be submitted at time of application OR before attending the pre-screening and
station orientation with each department if you are chosen to move forward in the selection
process.
Completed Community Service Experience Verification Form, confirming your community
service experience.
Certificates or Transcripts for ONLY the following Fire Specific courses in the following order.
Even if you are not certain that your credentials are equivalent to these standards, please
submit your certificates and we will assess them:
• Auto Extrication/Vehicle Rescue (NFPA 1006/FS160/FS161)
• Confined Space Rescue* (NFPA 1006)
• Hazardous Materials** (NFPA 472)
• Technical Rope Rescue* (NFPA 1006)
• Swift Water Rescue* (NFPA 1006)
• Lifesaving (Bronze Cross and/or Bronze Medallion and/or Instructor and/or National
Lifeguard Service Award)
*Operations and Technician level certifications are given equal consideration for Confined
Space Rescue, Technical Rope Rescue, and Swift Water Rescue.
** The Technician level certification is regarded as a higher-level certificate for Hazardous