Fire Fighters

Fire Fighters

Discover Nanaimo - One of the oldest cities on Canada’s west coast, the City of Nanaimo is a growing, livable urban centre that still maintains its historic charm.  Situated between the mountains and the ocean on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a short ferry trip away from Metro Vancouver, and a 90 minute drive from Victoria. Nanaimo is truly an extraordinary community that is home to Vancouver Island University and is rich in parks, recreational, cultural and social amenities.

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 environment and assist those in need.
Prior to applying, it is important 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 job description on the City of Nanaimo website, at under Public Safety; Nanaimo Fire Rescue; Recruitment.

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 benefits to be in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For detailed information on this position, please visit the City of Nanaimo website, at 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 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.

Posting Date Monday, September 14, 2026

Application Deadline Friday, October 2, 2026 4:30pm 

Contact Information
Human Resources
City of Nanaimo
2 nd Floor, 455 Wallace Street
Nanaimo, BC  V9R 5J6
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