Job No: DLC153

Location: Lake Country

This District of Lake Country is recruiting for Paid on Call (Volunteer) Firefighters to join the Lake Country Fire Rescue team. Paid-on-call firefighters work out of three fire stations in Lake Country. Paid-on-call firefighters may be asked to respond to a variety of emergency calls, including structure fires, and occasionally participate in public education events.

Required Qualifications

• Be a minimum of 19 years of age
• Be able to meet the NFPA medical standards
• Minimum completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Physically fit and have a doctor’s consent to participate in fitness testing
• Possess a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license without prohibitions or suspensions within the past three years and have a good driving record – submission of a driver’s abstract will be required. More than six points in the last three years is considered excessive
• Consent to a criminal record check, including with vulnerable sector
• Ability to attend training session on weekday evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• A Class 3 Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement
• First aid training
• Fire-related courses or work history
• Be available to respond to calls during the day time

Application Process

To be hired as a paid-on-call member, you must:

• Pass a written psychometric evaluation
• Pass a physical job performance assessment
• Participate in an interview
• Pass a medical examination, which includes minimum visual and hearing requirements
• Successfully complete the fire service training program
• Live or work within Lake Country Fire response zone or within the Automatic/ Mutual aid fire protection zones.

Paid-on-call firefighter commitment

• Participate in an 33 week training program that runs 2 days a week on evenings. During the course, you will be evaluated and expected to meet minimum performance standards. Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with scheduled training on a Saturdays.
• Attend weekly practice nights at your assigned fire station once cleared to do so.
• Regular scheduled practice nights are held Tuesday Nights.
• Successfully complete a 6 month probationary period after successfully completing your training program.
• Respond to a minimum of 75% of your emergency call-outs on an annual basis
• Maintain an acceptable driving record and good community standing during the course of your employment
• Refrain from engaging in any behaviour that might reflect poorly upon the Lake Country Fire Department of the District of Lake Country

Applications are accepted only online at https://district-of-lake-country.scouterecruit.net/jobs/DLC153 and all required documents must be submitted July 3 at 4:00 pm. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.

About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’