Job Description

Located at the centre of Metro Vancouver, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 82,590 residents. We’ve earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery and outstanding employee relations. The City of New Westminster is recognized throughout North America as a customer-focused, flexible, innovative and diverse organization that works to improve the quality of life of city residents.

New Westminster Fire & Rescue Services is one of the oldest fire departments in British Columbia. We are dedicated to being on the forefront of technology, fire suppression methods, medical care as well as dangerous goods response and technical rescue. Our emphasis on diversity, honour, respect and teamwork helps us achieve our goals. By joining New Westminster Fire & Rescue Services, you will be dedicated to providing fire protection to life and property as well as providing other rescue and safety services.

We’re recruiting for highly motivated and adaptable individuals who are interested in pursuing a challenging, exciting and rewarding career as a Firefighter to join our team. In addition to current vacancies we are looking to hire up to 6 candidates, however, additional positions may be added, and we will also supplement our eligibility list for future vacancies.
If you meet the qualifications and requirements for this position, and value teamwork and working with the community then we welcome you to submit your interest.

Your application needs to include the completed checklist (which includes details about mandatory and preferred qualifications), cover letter, resume, and copies of all relevant certifications/educational credentials, in one document.

Please upload the following information in ONE document:
• Firefighter Recruitment Checklist – – print, complete and sign
• Cover letter and resume
• Copies of all relevant certification/educational qualifications (both required and preferred). This includes the following:
o High School Graduation or equivalent
o Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement, equivalent or
scheduled testing date (please include a copy of your driver’s license)
o Completion of an approved Firefighter Training Program, NFPA 1001 Levels I and
II or approved equivalent
o Post-secondary education and/or completion of Level 1 Trades Apprenticeship
(military training and qualifications may be recognized as post-secondary
credits)
o Valid BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board License in one of the
following: First Responder Level III with AED and Spinal Endorsements OR
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) OR Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) OR
Advance Care Paramedic (ACP) OR other medical qualifications
 Additional Fire Service related courses
 Life-saving certificates
 Community involvement and volunteer experience (i.e. letters of reference)

Please ensure you print and complete the checklist and submit one document with the completed checklist, your cover letter, your resume and copies of your certifications and educational credentials as the “resume” submission in your online submission.

For more information on the NWFRS recruitment process and instructions on how to apply, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/newwestfire

Applications must be received by November 23, 2025. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, LATE applications will not be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected to proceed through the process will be contacted.

NO INQUIRIES PLEASE

Required languages: English

Education level: See Above

Required skills: See Above

Closest intersection: 6th Street and Royal Ave