The online application system can be found on the City's Career Opportunities webpage.

You must have a candidate profile in the system in order to apply for current job postings. Click the “View Current Opportunities & Apply” tab to create your online profile. From there, you can apply for the Firefighter job posting. Upload your résumé into your profile and attach all supporting documentation under the “Resume Attachments” section.

Note: The firefighter competition will be live from June 5 to June 25, 2023.

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

Yes. In order to thoroughly assess your application, we require a résumé outlining your skills, past work experience, and education. It is recommended that you copy and paste your resume into your online profile and attached a MS Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF file.

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.

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.

No. The posting will be removed from the site after the closing date.

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.
 

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

There are costs associated to participate in certain steps of the recruitment process. You only pay if you make it to each step in the process. Costs are as follows:

Moderated Online Assessment (Written Test) - $280+GST

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Trainor Vocational Consutling Corp. (https://trainorvocational.ca/) to register and pay via e-transfer $280.00+GST to complete the required testing. Payment will be made via e-transfer prior to the testing date (July 20–23, 2023) or the applicant will not be able to participate.

Performance Testing (VO2 Max) - $25

Only exact cash or pre-written cheque will be accepted. Please make cheques payable to Stride Performance. Candidates should have their cheque prepared or exact cash prior to arrival for performance testing on September 7,8, 9,  or 10, 2023.

Note that any fees received for a specific step in our process are non-refundable and will be required before you can participate in that step.

As a municipal organization, our department must be fiscally responsible for managing funds we receive through taxes. To ensure there are enough resources to provide emergency response services, firefighter applicant testing procedure must run on a cost-recovery basis. This is standard procedure throughout the province(s).

The written test is a series of multiple choice questions. Testing will be conducted via Zoom between July 20–23, 2023 and the candidates will receive full instructions on the date of their test. The assessment will be conducted by Trainor Vocational Consulting Corp and will encompass verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, spatial reasoning, mechanical reasoning and an English language test (literacy). In order to participate, it is highly recommended that candidates have a laptop or desktop computer and a good internet connection.

Please note that scores from previously written knowledge tests will not be allowed. Candidates will be required to complete a current written knowledge test in the recruitment process.

The physical testing is a series of tasks that are typical to the position of Firefighter. These tasks are outlined on the Physical Fitness Test - Doctor’s Consent Form that you must complete and submit with your application.

Candidates will have their vision and hearing tested if they make the final eligibility list. You are not required to provide us with your results for previous vision and hearing tests prior to this.

The purpose of this current recruitment will be to fill any vacancies that may arise in 2023 and 2024.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications received in the recruitment process, we are unable to provide applicants with individual feedback. If you are unsuccessful as any stage in the process, you will receive an email through our recruitment system. You are however welcome to apply for future firefighter recruitments.

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.

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.

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 first interview stage (VidCruiter).

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.