Job Description

Job Status

Temporary Full-Time

About Us

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC's Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

The District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (DNVFRS) is a mission-oriented emergency services agency focused on the safety and well-being of the community. With over 120 firefighters, command, training, and support staff at five fire stations, we serve the District's 160 square kilometres of urban and wilderness land, and our 82,500 residents. The DNVFRS is the first career department in BC and 9th in Canada to achieve Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Position Overview

Knowing that you help to keep people safe will give you job satisfaction that few people experience.

If you are a results-oriented individual dedicated to safety, the District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (DNVFRS) is looking to fill two temporary full-time positions of Fire Inspector, Public Safety Inspections & Investigations.

Reporting to the Captain - Public Safety, Inspections & Investigations, this is regulatory work related to the enforcement of Municipal, Provincial and Federal fire prevention codes, standards and related bylaws. You have solid knowledge of prevention practices and methods gained through related training and experience. Preference may be given to those with a Fire Prevention Inspector Certificate from the Justice Institute or equivalent, and other courses relating to public safety and community risk reduction.

Position 1 Term: September 1, 2025, to February 26, 2027, with potential of extension Position 2 Term: October 15, 2025, to April 15, 2027

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications for Public Safety Lieutenant Rate:

A Fire Inspector who has worked in the Public Safety Division for a minimum of one (1) year and who has successfully completed the required courses/certificates will be paid at the rate of a Public Safety Lieutenant. Current course requirements are:

Local Assistant to Fire Commissioner- Office of the Fire Commissioner NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level II - NFPA CFI-II or IFSAC/Pro Board NFPA 1033 Fire Investigation Level I and II- JIBC or Pro-board BC Fire Code Part 1 & 2- JIBC or BCIT BC Building Code Part 3- BCIT Class 5 driver's license
Course equivalency may be established by the Fire Chief for any of the courses listed above.

Details

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Monthly salary for this unionized position is $6,849 (2024 rates) based on a 35-hour, four-day work week. The successful candidate can attain the rank and pay of Lieutenant at $11,287 (2024 rates) after completion of one-year of service in the Public Safety Division and successful completion of Fire Inspector 2, and the employer identified courses. Flexibility may be required for scheduled and unscheduled hours after regular hours of work for fire investigation, public education, or special inspection call out duties. The District also offers an attractive benefit package. This career opportunity is for you if you are a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

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The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we're looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at

https://careers.dnv.org

by

August 8, 2025,

to be considered.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

Compensation

Monthly salary for this unionized position is $6,849 (2024 rates) based on a 35-hour, four-day work week.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

JP#25-50

Job Open Date

07/18/2025

Job Close Date

08/08/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants