FireSmart Coordinator
Term Full-TimeFire & Rescue Services / Administrative Services Empower Your Community to Protect Their Homes and Neighborhoods from Wildfire Risks!About our community:Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports. Prince George’s central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you! Discover all these opportunities and more!
About our organization:The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs, and professional development, the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.
About the opportunity:Under the direction of the Manager of Emergency Programs, the local FireSmart Coordinator is responsible for supporting residents and neighborhoods in planning and implementing FireSmart initiatives, including the public education component of the City’s Wildfire Mitigation Program. The FireSmart Coordinator supports community members to proactively mitigate risks to their properties and structures in order to prevent damage from wildfires. FireSmart activities are developed and carried out in accordance with provincial guidelines, FireSmart BC, and the priorities of the City of Prince George. This position is expected to work outside of regular business hours to meet community needs. Performs related duties.
About your background:The ideal candidate will have completed Grade 12, along with one year of post-secondary education in forest technology, natural resource management, structural firefighting, emergency management, or a related field. Completion of FireSmart 101 and Local FireSmart Representative and Wildfire Mitigation Specialist qualification. One year of related experience with FireSmart and Wildfire Mitigation work is preferred. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered. You have a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license (or out-of-province equivalent). A Police Information Check for offences related to the position is required. This is a term position and is expected to last approximately five months. Why you will love working for our Fire & Rescue Services team at the City of Prince George:
- Work with a professional team with a commitment to service excellence.
- Enjoy a competitive wage of $35.46 – $36.23 per hour (under review) plus 12 % in lieu of benefits.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by April 20, 2026 to: http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/Want to know more about this exciting career? Please refer to the job description on our website for more details!
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City of Prince GeorgeThe City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
