Career Firefighter – City of Delta, British Columbia

Looking for a Firefighter job in BC? Delta Fire & Emergency Services is now accepting applications for Career Firefighter positions to fill anticipated vacancies. This is your opportunity to join one of the Lower Mainland’s most respected fire departments and serve the communities of Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen.

Delta is known as one of the sunniest regions in the Lower Mainland and is committed to delivering excellence in public safety and community service. We are seeking positive, community-minded, physically active, and dedicated applicants who want a long-term career as a professional firefighter.

Before applying, please review the full Application Guide for detailed instructions, required documents, and an overview of the online hiring process.

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Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements to be considered:

✔ Legal Entitlement to Work in Canada

Submit one of the following:

• Canadian Birth Certificate

• Canadian Passport

• Permanent Resident Card

• Landed Immigrant Card

✔ NFPA 1001 Level I & II Certification

Must be from an approved Pro Board or IFSAC accredited program.

✔ High School Graduation or Equivalent

✔ Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s Licence + Air Brake Endorsement

Applications without the Air Brake endorsement are accepted at submission, but proof is required by Stage 3 (Interview Stage).

✔ Driver’s Abstract (5 Years)

• Must be dated within 15 days of your application

• Safe, responsible driving required

• More than 6 points may remove you from the process

✔ BC Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Licence or Higher

(PCP/ACP accepted)
Proof required by Stage 3 if not submitted initially.

✔ NFPA 472 Operations Level Certification

✔ Community Volunteer Experience

✔ Physically & Medically Fit – NFPA 1582 Standard

Including:

• Normal colour vision & peripheral vision

• 20/30 corrected binocular vision

• 20/100 uncorrected binocular vision or better

• Normal hearing without aids

✔ No Criminal Convictions Related to Firefighter Duties

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Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with one or more of the following will be considered stronger candidates:

Advanced Fire & Rescue Training

• NFPA 472/1072 Technician Level

• NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue (Rope, Confined Space, Auto Extrication, Swift Water)

• Wildland Firefighting Certification

• Additional fire service courses or programs

Related Emergency Services Experience

• Police, Coast Guard, EMS, Military, Search & Rescue

• Fire-related volunteer experience

• Work experience programs

Practical, Transferable Skills

• Construction, trades, heavy equipment operation

• Truck driving (Class 1, 2, or 3)

• Coaching, teaching, instructional experience

Other Preferred Assets

• Fluency in additional languages

• Lifesaving Society certifications (Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, NLS)

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Why Join Delta Fire & Emergency Services?

• Serve a diverse and vibrant community

• Work within a highly skilled, professional fire service

• Access world-class training and development

• Competitive IAFF 1763 compensation and benefits

• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

The City of Delta is committed to recruiting a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We value equal opportunity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

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How to Apply

All required documentation must be submitted in the order specified in the Document Submission Instructions.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check prior to hiring.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.