Fire Services Assistant - Summer Student

Summer Student Employment Opportunities

The District of Sparwood is currently recruiting for the following summer student positions.

Fire Services Assistant

(1 Position)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect and assist with general cleaning, minor maintenance and repair to fire department facilities, apparatus and equipment including Fire Station #1, Fire Station #2 and the training facility


• Assists with the inspection, review, development, and documentation of pre-incident plans


• Wash and clean equipment, check equipment, apparatus, and other gas-powered hand tools etc. for fuel, oil, air and/or lubricants and/or top up as required and ensures safety and efficiency of operations


• Develop and review business fire pre-plans and document on the fire department database


• Work within the community to promote and educate the general public with respect to Fire Smart program


• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities / Work Demands

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or Class 7N Driver’s License


• Experience relating to Fire Services and equipment maintenance or repair would be considered an asset


• Computer data entry and programming skills would be an asset


• Experience interacting with the public in a respectful and positive manner


• Able to maintain strict confidentiality


• Physical ability to continuously use hand tools, undertake labour intensive tasks, stand and walk throughout the day, and work in inclement weather

Salary and Benefits: The current wage is $19.95 is in accordance with the Collective Agreement.  In addition, students will receive an Active Living Pass which entitles the employee to full access to all municipal recreation facilities, such as the leisure center pool, arena, weight room, racquet courts, climbing wall, and select programs.

Employment Start Dates: Student position start dates will commence starting May, June and July and into August 2026, subject to student availability.

Eligibility as a Student: To be eligible for student employment at the District, applicants must be between 17 and 26 years of age, enrolled in secondary or post-secondary school at the time of application or be attending an educational institution prior to the summer term and be returning on a full-time basis for the upcoming school term.  Unless otherwise specified, eligible student applicants for available summer student positions will be evaluated through an interview process and selected in the following order:

• Group 1: Post-Secondary students whose home address is within postal codes V0B 2G0 through to V0B 2G3.


• Group 2: Post-secondary students eligible to work in Canada.


• Group 3: Secondary students 17 years or older whose home address is within postal codes V0B 2G0 through to V0B 2G3.


• Group 4: Secondary students 17 years or older who are eligible to work in Canada.

How to Apply: Closing date for applications is Friday, March 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm MT.  Click on the “Apply Now” link to submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Manager of Human Resources. 

*Upon submitting your online application, you will receive an email containing: 

• Next-step application instructions


• Summer Student Hiring Policy


• Required forms you must complete to continue in the hiring process: 
  
  
  
  • Student Application Form
  
  
  • Release of Information Form
  
  
  • Declaration Form
    
    
  
  
  
  

Make sure all forms are fully completed and signed and return them by email or drop them off at the Municipal Office before the application deadline.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If your forms are missing or incomplete, your application may be removed from the selection process. Double‑check that your contact information is correct and check your email regularly, including your spam and junk folders, so you don’t miss any important updates!