Career/job opportunities
We acknowledge that our community is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people.
Be part of creating a city of the future
We’re looking for creative, innovative individuals with a passion for serving the local community and making Kelowna a city of the future. We’re proud to offer a competitive compensation package including, career and professional development, paid comprehensive benefits and vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.
Our operations are diverse, requiring a variety of positions as well as different levels of skill and education. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible work environment where collaboration, understanding and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. In this way, we hire and celebrate our employees based on task capability, performance and demonstrated commitment to our core values.:
- We innovate to make things better
- We work as one team
- We serve proudly
- We lead responsibly
Use our online recruitment system to view current job opportunities or begin your application process. You will need to create an account, or login to an existing account, to apply for a position. Casual, student and contractor instructor opportunities may also be available.
Applications for City of Kelowna job opportunities are only accepted through this site. We do not collect personal information, such as SIN, during the initial recruitment process.
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As a paid-on-call firefighter, you'll play an important role in providing a timely response to emergency situations, so we'll invest a great deal in your hiring, training and personal protective equipment. We also set service and participation standards for our paid-on-call members. You'll be required to:
- Participate in an 8 week training program that runs three days a week on evenings. During the course, you'll be evaluated and expect to meet minimum performance standards. The training usually takes place Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, but it sometimes may be necessary to train on a Saturday or Sunday.
- Earn your drivers license Class 3 with air brake endorsement.
- Attend weekly practice nights at your assigned hall once you're cleared to do so. You must log at least 56 hours of training on your practice nights per year. Practice nights are held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Mondays in Halls 7, 8 and 9.
- Successfully complete a 9 month probationary period after completing your training program.
- Respond to a minimum of 20% of your emergency call-outs on an annual basis.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record and good community standing during the course of your employment.
- Refrain from engaging in any behaviour that might reflect poorly upon the Kelowna Fire Department and City of Kelowna.
