Fire Safety and Rescue Technician - Nanaimo, Canada - Regional District of Nanaimo

Regional District of Nanaimo

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Nanaimo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Notice of Employment Opportunity

Fire Safety and Rescue Technician:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a Permanent Full-time Fire Safety and Rescue Technician at the Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department.

Reporting to the Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department (CHVFD) Community Fire Chief, the Fire Safety and Rescue Technician is responsible for the oversight of maintenance and service of fire department apparatus and equipment, as well as supporting training and development programs, strategic initiatives and the procurement of goods and services in the support of fire/rescue operations to ensure firefighters are prepared and equipped to respond to incidents, and that loss of life, damage to property or injury due to an emergency incident, is prevented and/or minimized.

For reasons of operational efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of emergency services, the Fire Services and Rescue Technician must reside within the boundaries of the Fire Protection Service Area or within ten (10) minutes of the main fire hall, to allow for reasonable response times.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum three (3) years related experience in the field of Fire Rescue Services and Volunteer Fire Fighting.

Ability to perform the physical duties of the Volunteer Firefighter role along with comprehensive knowledge of fire service operations, emergency management, Incident Command System, and the British Columbia Emergency Response Management System is required.

Must have NFPA 1001 Level I and II, Fire Services Instructor Level I, and Emergency Scene Management Level 1 certifications is preferred.

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement required, with commitment to obtain Class 3 within one (1) year of being hired, as well as a satisfactory driving record with no more than 6 points.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a Permanent Full-Time Exempt position offering 35 hours of work per week with a salary range of $62,401 to $69,336 as well as a competitive benefits package.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on February 13, 2024.

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Education :
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years