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Paid-On-Call Firefighters - (26-038) External Closes Jun 30/26
Cityofcampbellriver · Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada · Active · $19 / hour · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Cityofcampbellriver |
| Title | Paid-On-Call Firefighters - (26-038) External Closes Jun 30/26 |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Fire Services Department |
| Location | Campbell River, BC, Canada |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Part Time |
| Salary | $19 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-25 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
The City of Campbell River is searching for Paid-On-Call Firefighters to join our Fire Department.
Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.
Paid-on-call firefighters are integral members of the Campbell River Fire Department, working alongside full-time firefighters in the provision of fire and rescue services to the City of Campbell River.
Paid-on-call firefighters provide an efficient and effective service to the community in the preservation of life, property and the environment. They perform the basic functions of fire protection involving:
The containment of structural and environmental fires The rescue of citizens involved in motor vehicle incidents The containment of fires and spills involving motor vehicles Support of Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials Operations What we offer: The starting rate of pay for Paid-on-Call Firefighters as Recruits is $18.75 per hour.
Recruitment Information and Paid On-Call Firefighter Application Process
Basic Qualifications
Are 18 years of age or over; Are legally entitled to work in Canada; Live within the Campbell River Fire Protection area; Are able to complete a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, with no criminal record that would prevent you from being a firefighter; You meet the NFPA standards for medical, vision and hearing (See Section D, to be assessed during the recruitment process); Hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License (or Class 7 if driving less than four years) with less than 7 points in past 3 years; Hold a current first-aid certificate of at least seven (7) hours of instruction; Are comfortable being in confined spaces; Are comfortable working at heights; Work well under pressure; Are a strong team player; Are able to physically perform the duties; Are willing to work in dangerous and unpleasant situations; Can conduct yourself with professionalism; Are able to take calculated risks to help others in need; Have good communication skills; Are able to continue working despite physical discomfort. You will be expected to be able to perform the following duties:
Combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and the saving of life and property; Responding to fire alarms, laying and connecting hose, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, using portable extinguishers, and other firefighting, rescue and safety tools and equipment; Searching for and rescuing people from danger and administering first-aid to the injured; Ventilating premises to release heat and smoke, placing salvage covers to prevent water damage; As assigned, driving and operating motor driven firefighting equipment; Performing routine housekeeping and routine maintenance of fire department equipment and fire stations; Participating in training, drills and practice sessions; Participating in rescue and safety, or public service call activities; taking responsibility for effective disposition of such emergencies; Participating in community events and fundraising activities.
Posting Date: May 1, 2026
Closing Date and Time: June 30, 2026
Posting Number: 26-038
Recruitment Timeline:
Information Session: Takes place on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm in multi-purpose room 1 at the Community Centre located at 401 – 11th Avenue, Campbell River. Please email [email protected] to register.
Fitness Assessment: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Interviews: July 20, 2026, to July 24, 2026
Orientation & Training Begins: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected to move on in the recruitment process will be contacted.
When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter, resume and related application documents as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.
Questions about this position? Email [email protected]
Full job record
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| Title | Paid-On-Call Firefighters - (26-038) External Closes Jun 30/26 |
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| Location Text | Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada |
| Department | Fire Services Department |
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| Country | Canada |
| Region | BC |
| City | Campbell River |
| Salary Raw | The City of Campbell River is searching for Paid-On-Call Firefighters to join our Fire Department. Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching. Paid-on-call firefighters are integral members of the Campbell River Fire Department, working alongside full-time firefighters in the provision of fire and rescue services to the City of Campbell River. Paid-on-call firefighters provide an efficient and effective service to the community in the preservation of life, property and the environment. They perform the basic functions of fire protection involving: The containment of structural and environmental fires The rescue of citizens involved in motor vehicle incidents The containment of fires and spills involving motor vehicles Support of Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials Operations What we offer: The starting rate of pay for Paid-on-Call Firefighters as Recruits is $18.75 per hour. Recruitment Information and Paid On-Call Firefighter Application Process Basic Qualifications Are 18 years of age or over; Are legally entitled to work in Canada; Live within the Campbell River Fire Protection area; Are able to complete a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, with no criminal record that would prevent you from being a firefighter; You meet the NFPA standards for medical, vision and hearing (See Section D, to be assessed during the recruitment process); Hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License (or Class 7 if driving less than four years) with less than 7 points in past 3 years; Hold a current first-aid certificate of at least seven (7) hours of instruction; Are comfortable being in confined spaces; Are comfortable working at heights; Work well under pressure; Are a strong team player; Are able to physically perform the duties; Are willing to work in dangerous and unpleasant situations; Can conduct yourself with professionalism; Are able to take calculated risks to help others in need; Have good communication skills; Are able to continue working despite physical discomfort. You will be expected to be able to perform the following duties: Combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and the saving of life and property; Responding to fire alarms, laying and connecting hose, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, using portable extinguishers, and other firefighting, rescue and safety tools and equipment; Searching for and rescuing people from danger and administering first-aid to the injured; Ventilating premises to release heat and smoke, placing salvage covers to prevent water damage; As assigned, driving and operating motor driven firefighting equipment; Performing routine housekeeping and routine maintenance of fire department equipment and fire stations; Participating in training, drills and practice sessions; Participating in rescue and safety, or public service call activities; taking responsibility for effective disposition of such emergencies; Participating in community events and fundraising activities. Posting Date: May 1, 2026 Closing Date and Time: June 30, 2026 Posting Number: 26-038 Recruitment Timeline: Information Session: Takes place on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm in multi-purpose room 1 at the Community Centre located at 401 – 11th Avenue, Campbell River. Please email [email protected] to register. Fitness Assessment: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Interviews: July 20, 2026, to July 24, 2026 Orientation & Training Begins: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 We thank all applicants, however, only those selected to move on in the recruitment process will be contacted. When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter, resume and related application documents as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. Questions about this position? Email [email protected] |
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| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityOfCampbellRiver/744000128253909-paid-on-call-firefighters-26-038-external-closes-jun-30-26?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:44:19Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:53:00Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:53:00Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 17:44:19Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-25 18:52:06Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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