Organization

City of Nanaimo

Region

British Columbia

Application Deadline

October 2, 2026 before 16:30

Type

Permanent Full-Time

Category

Fire & rescue services

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Nanaimo Fire Rescue is currently recruiting for exceptional candidates to join our world-class public safety organization.

We want to hear from you if you have the skills, experience and passion to serve the public as an ambassador in public safety, work in an effective team workplace and assist those in need.

Requirements

Prior to applying, it is key to clearly understand the roles and responsibilities of a career Fire Fighter. A Fire Fighter’s career with Nanaimo starts as a Flex Fire Fighter.

Flex Fire

Fighters work full-time hours but are scheduled to best meet the department’s operational needs and must be available for short-notice schedule changes. All applicants are asked to carefully review the recruitment information and on the City of Nanaimo website, at www.nanaimo.ca; under Public Safety; Nanaimo Fire Rescue; Recruitment.

Salary & Benefits The starting salary for this position will be $32.44 per hour (Schedule “A”, Fire Fighters 1st 6 Months – 2026 Rate), with future increments and other advantages to be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.



For detailed information on this position, please visit the City of Nanaimo website, at www.nanaimo.ca; Job Postings.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a completed application form with an attached resume and cover letter referencing the specific competition 26-110 by the application deadline. Click HERE to access the online application form.

Please note that all minimum requirements (with exception of the CPAT) should be complete by the posting closing date (October 2, 2026, 4:30pm). Any qualifications with expiry dates should be valid by the posting closing date.

The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.

Contact

Email: [email protected]

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