Tuesday December 29, 2020 | ESQUIMALT, BC
by Mary P Brooke, editor | Island Social Trends
Two positions are open in the Esquimalt Fire Department, as promoted today on Twitter/ One of the positions closes tomorrow.
The position of assistant chief closes December 30 at 4:30 pm. It’s a regular full-time position, reporting to the Fire Chief. The position was first posted on December 1.
There is also a position for a part-time administrative assistant which closes on January 8 at 4 pm. It’s a union position, paid in the $28 to $30 per hour range (2020 rates). The position was first posted today.
More info about these posted jobs is available on the Town of Esquimalt website.
The recruitment of firefighters is a separate process from the career positions.
About Esquimalt Fire:
The Esquimalt Fire Department is led by Fire Chief Chris Jancowski, two Assistant Fire Chiefs, 24 full-time firefighters, and one administrative staff member.
Fire vehicles include a rescue vehicle, three fire engines, and a ladder truck.
Esquimalt Fire Department primarily serves the Township of Esquimalt and also provides assistance to several other communities when requested which include: CFB Esquimalt, City of Victoria, District of Oak Bay, District of Saanich, District of Central Saanich, Town of View Royal, City of Langford and City of Colwood.