Regional Government

Careers and Employment Opportunities

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary employs over 200 people in a variety of full-time, part-time, on-call and casual jobs. Job opportunities are also published in local newspapers. 

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Paid-on-Call (POC) Firefighter positions are available at the following Fire Stations: 

  • Station 371 (Rossland)
  • Station 372 (Warfield)
  • Station 373 (Genelle)
  • Station 375 (Montrose)
  • Station 376 (Fruitvale)

How to Apply
Applications are open now and will close June 30, 2025.  As of July 1, 2025, POC firefighters will receive a probationary rate of $20.78/hour, with a fully certified rate of $25.98/hour, and higher pay for Lieutenants and Captains.

Interested individuals must:

  • Be at least 19 years old and community minded,
  • Provide a clean criminal record check and driver’s abstract with no more than 6 demerits,
  • Be available for weekly training sessions from 7–9 p.m.  

Application packages are available by contacting Chelan Baulne at KBRFR’s Trail headquarters (843 Rossland Ave), by calling 250.364.1737, or by emailing kbrfradmin@rdkb.com.

Click here for the Recruit Information Package --  Important note:  The acknowledgement page of the recruit information package must be signed and included with completed application form

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