All applications are considered as per the requirements of the position. Having experience as a firefighter of any kind will enhance the applicant’s qualifications.

No. Applications and résumés will only be accepted through the online process, as outlined in the job posting.

Due to the competitive nature of the selection process, we do not counsel or provide recommendations to potential applicants on how to increase their competitiveness. All requirements are set out in the job application process.

Yes. In order to thoroughly assess your application, we require a résumé outlining your skills, past work experience, and education. The résumé must be in MS Word (or equivalent) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format with no graphics.

Yes. Copies of all of your documents and certifications must be uploaded in the “Resume Attachments” section of your online profile on the City of Kamloops recruitment page.

Yes. However, be aware that you will be required to travel to Kamloops on separate occasions to attend testing and interviews. Any costs associated with travel and/or relocation expenses are your responsibility.

You will receive an email confirming that your online application was received. Please do not reply to this email. Please check your SPAM folder in the event that your confirmation email was filtered there. Please do not call us to verify that your application was received unless you did not receive an email confirmation.

The online application system can be found on the City's Career Opportunities webpage.
 
Note: The firefighter competition will be live from April 30 until May 14, 2021.

The recruitment process lasts several months. We do our best to condense the testing into a short period of time for the convenience of applicants, but the rest of the process (i.e. interviews and selection decisions) will take place over a number of weeks.

The purpose of this current recruitment will be to fill any vacancies that may arise in 2021 and 2022.

Only those applicants selected to enter the recruitment process will be contacted. We will endeavour to keep you informed and current with information as it is relevant to the status of your application. It is your responsibility to advise of changes in your contact information or if you will be unavailable for a period of time. All correspondence with applicants will be done through email via the City’s recruitment page.

No. However, we encourage applications from both entry-level and experienced firefighters.

You must have proof that you have an appointment to complete the Class 3 or 1 when submitting your application, and you must provide a valid Class 3 or 1 with air brake endorsement prior to reaching the interview stage of the selection process.

A driving record that demonstrates safe and responsible behaviour is a requirement of the position of firefighter. While any one factor does not prevent an application from being considered it is taken under consideration when reviewing a candidate’s application. Applicants who have more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years from the date of application are considered excessive and will exclude the applicant from further consideration.

Unfortunately, not everyone who meets the required qualifications can be selected. The application process is highly competitive. We accept applications from people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and attributes. Applicants are measured on their ability to meet or exceed our standards and we strive to select the very best candidates.

Yes, but it is your responsibility to provide proof of your licence equivalency.

Passing each stage of the testing process does not automatically merit an interview. Due to the high number of applications received, the testing process is used as a screening tool. The recruitment panel reviews each application, and only those with the strongest overall scores are selected for interviews. The number of candidates selected for interviews will also depend on Kamloops Fire Rescue’s expected hiring needs.

No. Unfortunately, the recruitment schedule is set, and we are unable to accommodate individual requests.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications received in the recruitment process, we are unable to provide applicants with individual feedback. You are welcome to apply for future firefighter recruitments.

** Note: these dates are subject to change **