Job requirements Fire Department Duty Officer in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a fire department duty officer in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. These requirements are applicable to all Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 40041).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Completion of a college program in fire protection technology, fire science or a related field is usually required.
  • Completion of a provincial or municipal firefighters training course is required.
  • A minimum of ten years of experience as a firefighter is usually required before becoming eligible for a senior officer position.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

British Columbia

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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