Details:
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.
Currently, this vacancy is a term position; however, this role may become permanent by the end of 2023. The Relief
Dispatcher works a flexible schedule covering leaves and shortages to maintain operational effectiveness in the dispatch
centre. This role is on-site and successful applicants must live within a daily commuting distance from Campbell River.
All applications will be screened for submitted documents and only those candidates shortlisted will be notified to
continue in the process.
Qualifications & Experience:
Our ideal candidate will have: (needs 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