firefighter
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Firefighter Paramedic
Posted on April 13, 2026 by Employer details District of Kitimat
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District of KitimatFirefighter/ Paramedic(Up to 2 positions)Are you a dual ticketed Firefighter (NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2) and Primary Care Paramedic? Or a career oriented Primary Care Paramedic who wants to expand their skills and enter the field of Firefighting? Then keep reading, because we have the perfect job for you! The Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Department is the only dual service department in the Province, providing both fire fighting and paramedic services to the community.Why work for us? A rental subsidy of up to $1,000 a month for 12 months. A relocation reimbursement of up to $10,000. Free use of our recreation facilities and fitness classes. NEW: Wage matching for current career firefighters (see more information in the wage section below).As a Firefighter/Paramedic, your primary functions are fire/rescue, pre-hospital emergency medical care, inspection/fire prevention and daily maintenance of the fire hall and equipment. Preference for candidates with these qualifications NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification Level I & II Primary Care Paramedic certification BC Class 3 & 4 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement Ability to obtain Security Clearance and Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Check Work experience related to firefighting and/or pre-hospital care Post-secondary education IV endorsementCandidates with their Primary Care Paramedic certification and the ability to obtain NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification Level I & II are encouraged to apply.Recruitment WeekendAn interview, physical fitness tests, and aptitude tests in paramedicine and mechanical knowledge.The District will cover the cost of accommodation and provide a $500 travel reimbursement for the recruitment weekend.Wage informationWages are paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement and include wage parity to the City of Vancouver.NEW: The District of Kitimat will wage match career firefighters based on work experience to a maximum of three years.2024 rates Position Years experience Salary Wage match? Starting 0 months $82,176 Yes FFIV 6 months $88,044 Yes FF III 12 months $93,912 Yes FF III 24 months $105,660 Yes FF I 36 months $117,396 Yes 10 Year FF 10 years $120,912 No 15 Year FF See CLA $124,440 No Captain See CLA $147,516 No To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and copies of certificates and licenses by email to hr@kitimat.ca by May 13, 2026. www.kitimat.ca/careers- Location Kitimat, BC
- Work location On site
- Salary$82,176YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #112622
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