• Full Time
  • Coquitlam
  • Applications have closed

Website Coquitlam Fire/Rescue Department

Recruitment Process Timeline

Timeline 

Our typical firefighter recruitment can take up to 6 months to complete.

A sample timeline is as follows:

  • Week 1 to Week 5 – Application Process
  • Week 6 to Week 12 – Candidates shortlisted and invited to proceed to next phase
  • Week 15 – Second shortlisting of candidates based on results from Skills weekend
  • Week 16 – Candidate interviews scheduled
  • Week 18 to Week 20 – Interviews conducted
  • Week 21 – Final candidate shortlist and employment referencing
  • Week 22 to Week 23 – Medical evaluation
  • Week 24 – Final offers of employment extended

Schedule

Phase 1 – Applications

  • September 2, 2022 – Application Process Opens.
  • September 16, 2022 – Application Process Closes. Please refer to the below section: Required Documentation Upon Application

Phase 2 – Written Testing

  • October 15, 2022 – Fire Service Exam & Psychometric Testing. Candidates will need to be available to attending testing from 13:00 – 18:00.

Phase 3 – Physical Testing Part 1

  • Early November – Coquitlam Fire Department Skills Challenge (Physical Ability Test). Candidates will be scheduled to attend testing on 1 of the 2 dates.  This testing day consists of a Smokehouse Drill, Ladder Climb, Ladder Raise, and Hydrant Evolution.

Phase 4 – Physical Testing Part 2

  • Late November/ Early December –  Physical Standards Testing at Langara College. Candidates will be scheduled to attend testing on 1 of the 4 dates. This physical testing follows the University of Alberta protocol. Suggestions for how to train for the U of A test (PDF).
  • Videos demonstrating the test components
  • Specific info regarding the Langara testing site will be updated when available.

Phase 5 – Ride-Along Program

  • Mid December – Mid January 2023 – Ride-Along Program. Candidates will be scheduled to attend 3 consecutive shifts within the timeframe.

Phase 6 – Interviews

  • February 2023 – Panel Interviews. Candidates will be scheduled to attend an interview on one of the available dates.

Phase 7 – Background Checks

  • Late February/Early March 2023 – Employment Referencing, Police Information Check and Medical Evaluation.

Phase 8 – Offers

  • Early March 2023 – Offers of employment extended.

Minimum Qualifications in Order to Be Considered

  • Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant with legal entitlement to work in Canada;
  • Must be at least 19 years of age on the date of application;
  • Completion of High School or GED;
  • Current (within 30 days from date of application) Valid Class 3 B.C. Driver’s License without restrictions, with airbrake endorsement and a good driving record. More than 6 points is considered excessive and applicants will not be considered;
  • No conviction of a relevant criminal offense for which a pardon has not been granted;
  • First aid certification (WCB Occupational First Aid Level-1) or equivalent;
  • Physically and psychologically fit to perform the position of Firefighter;
  • Successful completion of an approved Firefighter training program resulting in the completion of a NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 Certification (proof of transcript and certification must be submitted with application displaying Pro Board or IFSAC accreditation.)
    Please do not contact Human Resources to inquire what courses are part of the NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 certification.
  • Residency requirements in one of the following cities (required upon commencing employment):
    • Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster and Vancouver
    • Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, White Rock, North Vancouver – City and North Vancouver – District
    • Delta, Richmond, Langley – City and Langley – Township
  • Within permissible boundaries (requires pre-approval from the Fire Chief prior to commencing employment):
    • West Vancouver,  Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack

Preferred Qualifications (Over & Above Minimum Qualifications)

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements set out above, the following are the City’s preferred qualifications and will substantially increase a candidate’s chances of being invited into a firefighter recruitment process:

  • Successful completion of any one of the following technical courses:
    • Hazard Materials Tech Level
    • Confined Space Tech Level
    • Swift Water Tech Level
    • Technical Rope Tech Level
    • HUSAR Tech Level
  • Valid First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder, Primary Care Paramedic or equivalent license.
  • Accumulated work experience related to the needs of the Fire Service such as paid firefighting, auxiliary firefighting, forestry firefighting, and/or, paramedic experience.
  •  Successful completion of a trades qualification or relevant post-secondary degree.
  • Volunteer and community engagement activities
Website by
PatchPress
PatchPress logo