2026-007 - Paid On Call Firefighter

Introduction:

The District of Sooke is a vibrant and growing coastal community located on the southwest tip of Vancouver Island, just 45 minutes from British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including rugged coastlines, temperate rainforests, and a sheltered harbour, Sooke offers an exceptional quality of life and year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The District of Sooke Fire Department is seeking qualified members to fill Paid On Call Firefighter positions. This opportunity has been established to meet current operational needs.

The rate of pay range for Paid On Call Firefighter positions is $20.64 - $44.24 per hour.

There will be a Paid On Call Firefighter Recruitment Session at 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 26, held at Fire Station 1, 2225 Otter Point Road

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9:00 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Fire Chief, through the chain of command the Paid on Call Firefighter is responsible for combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and the saving of life and property. The position of the Paid on Call Firefighter is a multifaceted position requiring a flexible and organized approach. All Paid on Call Firefighters will be trained in and perform all aspects of fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, prevention, and inspection duties. The Paid on Call Firefighter will participate in training as required by the Department training program.

To be considered for this role, applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Be a minimum of 18 years old to begin training.
• Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Class 5 or Class 7 Drivers License and a current drivers abstract
• Satisfactory completion of a Police Information Check must be submitted as a condition of employment

Additional consideration may be given to applicant with the following qualifications and skills:

• Completion of BC Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Drivers License and a current drivers abstract
• Air Brake endorsement
• Previous fire or emergency services experience
• Fire related certificate completions, such as NFPA 1001, 1002, 472, 1051
• Post secondary education
• Technical or trade certificate
• First Aid training
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a team player
• Experience with FDM, SharePoint, Tempest, Target Solutions
• Residence within the boundaries of the District of Sooke

Competencies:

• Adaptability: Willingness to be flexible in a changing environment.
• Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains respectful and cooperative working relationships.
• Effective Communication: Communicates effectively with others.
• Problem Solving: Recognizes and acts to resolve problems.
• Organization: Organizes work so that others will understand it, in order to achieve District objectives.
• Customer Focus: Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers.