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 endorsement
Candidates 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 Weekend
An 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 information
Wages 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 licences by email to
hr
@
kitimat.ca
by October 17, 2025.
www.kitimat.ca/careers
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD2771605
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Kitimat, BC, CA, Canada
Education
Not mentioned
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