Coquitlam SAR Recruitment 2025

Coquitlam Search and Rescue members are dedicated professional volunteers who donate hundreds of hours searching for, and rescuing people every year. But those aren’t the only things we do.

Running a busy search and rescue team requires hours of administrative tasks, equipment maintenance, and training. We are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year because people can be injured or get lost at any time of the day or night. Task and training will take you away from family, friends, and work at inconvenient times, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you available and prepared to respond to these times?

Are you right for Coquitlam Search and Rescue?

SAR Volunteers not only impact individuals but the community. Coquitlam SAR provides top notch training, diverse opportunities, a supportive environment and dedicated leadership. The team meets for about three hours every Tuesday evening for regular training, equipment maintenance or administrative work. We dedicate 6-8 hours one to two weekends a month for to take specialized courses throughout the year. Members in Training (MITs) must attend 100% of the Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) course (105-120hr. total). This consists of classroom, practical and evaluations. Minimum of 50% attendance at task callouts. We are asking for a 5-year commitment. 

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is as follows:

1. Applicants will complete a free online course EMRG 1703, Introduction to Search and Rescue 
2. Submit an online application using the form embedded in this page below.
   Deadline for applications is August 1, 2025
3. Applications will be reviewed and the best-qualified candidates invited to an evaluation hike.
4. The evaluation hike, considered moderate, will take 4-6 hours in our typical search terrain. We will inspect your backpack and gear, assess your fitness level, outdoors knowledge, attitude, use of proper gear, etc. 
   Scheduled for September 13, 2025
5. Top candidates will be invited to attend a 30 minute interview with our recruitment committee.
   September 17-21, 2025
6. All those interviewed will be informed of their result. 
   Only selected individuals will be required to submit security clearance, followed by a reference check.
   They will also be required required to sign a document acknowledging the requirements to be a member of Coquitlam Search and Rescue. 
   September 22 – October 3, 2025
7. MITs will be introduced to their mentors October 7, 2025.
8. MITs will be introduced to the whole team and start the GSAR course 
   October 14, 2025

Information Video

Application Form

If you believe you are the right fit for our team then please apply by filling out the form linked below (will open in a new window)