fire department dispatcher
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Fire Dispatcher
Posted on
October 30, 2024
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Employer details
City of Campbell River
Job details
Fire Dispatcher(Permanent Position & Eligibility List)The City of Campbell River is seeking a Permanent Fire Dispatcher and creating an Eligibility List for future opportunities. Naturally, Campbell River - Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year-round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.The role - as an integral part of the Fire Services team, you will use your advanced organizational and communication skills to respond to 9-1-1 calls from community members for all fire and rescue-related emergencies. Your ability to provide verbal support to the community member while dispatching the appropriate fire department will be a rewarding experience and contribute to your success in the role. The Permanent Full-Time Dispatcher?s work schedule will vary to meet the demands of the department and may or may not follow a Watch rotation. Work location is at the Campbell River Fire Hall, this position is not eligible for remote work arrangements. Our ideal candidate will have: (to be provided when applying)Grade 12 graduation Standard First Aid Certificate - or evidence of registration in course Valid BC Driver?s Licence Hearing Test / Audiogram - indicating normal hearing (current within the past 3 months) Typing Test - provide a recent proctored, within the last 3 months, showing a final adjusted words per minutes of no less than 40 Radio Operator?s Certificate - or evidence of registration in course Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check All applications will be screened for submitted documents and only those candidates shortlisted will be notified to continue in the process. Note that in addition to the Permanent vacancy, this posting will also seek to create a Dispatcher eligibility list to fill any upcoming vacancies within the Dispatch Division of the Campbell River Fire Department. The starting rate of pay for this permanent, IAFF bargaining unit position is $34.806 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package. For information on this exciting opportunity and to view a detailed job description that lists all the duties and necessary qualifications for this position, please visit www.campbellriver.ca/employment This posting closes on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-24-094 to:Email: careers@campbellriver.caHuman Resources DepartmentCity of Campbell River301 St. Ann?s RoadCampbell River, BC V9W 4C7 We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.Job Description
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LocationCampbell River, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$34.81HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#99155
Advertised until
2024-11-20
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