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

To support interested candidates for Genelle ONLY, the Department is hosting an Information Session at the Genelle Fire Station Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m

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